The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 109,800

€ 88,700

€ 109,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700
ⓘ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 PLUG-IN HYBRID long is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
BMW 740Li
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.3
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
124.6
206.5
126.4
205.5
206.5 in
Length
205.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
BMW 740Li
4883 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
6228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
13.31 %

General
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
BMW 740Li
W222/X222
Generation
F02
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 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
BMW 740Li
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 276.824
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
436 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Li
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
11.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
11.2 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
84 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1553 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
1553 mi
629 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
53.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
53.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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