The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 109,800

€ 99,800

€ 109,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 500 long is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Li
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.5
126.4
206.2
206.5 in
Length
206.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Li
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.44 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Li
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Li
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 278.929
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li
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9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
28 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
585 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
585 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
161.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data