BMW 740e xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz S450
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Mercedes-Benz S450
Overview
| Spec | BMW 740e xDrive740e xDrive iPerformance | Mercedes-Benz S450S 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 740e xDrive iPerformance | S 450 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 740e xDrive740e xDrive iPerformance | Mercedes-Benz S450S 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $91,250 (best) | $94,250 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 740e xDrive740e xDrive iPerformance | Mercedes-Benz S450S 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | 64 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 14 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 3 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 12.1 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 740e xDrive740e xDrive iPerformance | Mercedes-Benz S450S 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 322 hp | 362 hp (best) |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 740e xDrive740e xDrive iPerformance | Mercedes-Benz S450S 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.8 cu ft | 18.7 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,740 lbs | 4,542 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (best) | 5 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.4 in (best) | 124.6 in |
| Length | 206.6 in | 206.9 in (best) |
| Width | 74.9 in (best) | 74.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 740e xDrive740e xDrive iPerformance | Mercedes-Benz S450S 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 740e xDrive | Mercedes-Benz S450 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 740e xDrive iPerformance $91,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S 450 $94,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | S 450 4MATIC $97,250 MSRP |