The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 155,400

€ 106,700

€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 600 long is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
206.2
205.7 in
Length
206.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.12 %

General
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 275.953
Engine Code
B48


3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740Le iPerformance
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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
84 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
11 mpg
city
No data
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
391 mi
Range
1021 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
1021 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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).
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).
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
53.1 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data