The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 155,400
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
205.7 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.37 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
V12 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 275.953
Engine Code
N57-D30
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
27 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data