2005 BMW 740 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 740 | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
