The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 110,300
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 105,600
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600

ⓘ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 740Ld.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
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 740Ld
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.24 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.929
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
29 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
808 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
606 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
155.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data