The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 155,400
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 83,900
 BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900

ⓘ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 14.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740i
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
1871
2120
1471
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
3165
5226
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
5226 mm
Length
5079 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740i
2210 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2515 kg
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
310 kg
14.03 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740i
V12 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 275.953
Engine Code
N55-B30
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5513 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740i
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
830 NM
450 NM
BMW 740i

Performance

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

▶ REPLAY
4.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
4.33 kg/bhp
6.01 kg/bhp
BMW 740i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 740i
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data