The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 165,600

€ 81,400

€ 165,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 600 long is 6.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
206.5
120.9
199.7
206.5 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.75 %

General
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 277.980
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
523 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
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9.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.21 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
432 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
432 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
217.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data