Your car comparison
Here's how the 2011 BMW 740, 2003 BMW 745, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the 2009 Mercury Sable measure up.
4dr Sdn 740i RWD
$70,650
Starting MSRP
745i 4dr Sdn
$68,500
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn 4.3L
$69,700
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn FWD *Ltd Avail*
$25,120
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Engine | ||||
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326.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
325.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
275.0-hp, 4.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
263.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| Size | ||||
| 199.8" length, 58.2" height | 198.0" length, 58.7" height | 203.1" length, 56.9" height | 202.1" length, 61.5" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | ||||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Oyster Black Light Saddle Saddle / Black Oyster / Black Platinum Amarone Champagne |
Dark Beige / Beige Black / Natural Brown Natural Brown Stone Green / Black Basalt Gray / Flannel Gray Black |
Vanilla Brown Medium Light Stone |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
6-Speed A/T A/T |
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T |
6-Speed A/T A/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| Large | large | Large | Large | |
Wheels |
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| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| - | N/A | Aluminum | Steel | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 18 x 8.0 in | 18 x 8.0 in | 16 x 7.5 in | 17 x -TBD- in | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| - | Compact in | Full-Size in | Compact in | |
| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 18 x 8.0 in | 18 x 8.0 in | 16 x 7.5 in | 17 x -TBD- in | |
Electrical |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| 180 | 140 | N/A | 154 | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 540 | |
Engine |
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| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 332 @ 1500-4500 | 330 @ 3600 | 295 @ 3000-4400 | 249 @ 4500 | |
| Displacement | ||||
| 3.0L/182 | 4.4L/268 | 4.3L/260 | 3.5L/-TBD- | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 326 @ 5800 | 325 @ 6100 | 275 @ 5750 | 263 @ 6250 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Turbocharged Gas I6 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 | |
Mileage |
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| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 542.50 mi | 605.80 mi | 552.00 mi | 560.00 mi | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 17 MPG | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 25 MPG | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 28 MPG | |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| 20 MPG | N/A | N/A | 21 MPG | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 368.90 mi | 419.40 mi | 391.00 mi | 360.00 mi | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| Multi-Link | Double-Pivot Strut | 4-Link | Independent | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| Double-Wishbone | w/Coil Springs | w/Stabilizer Bar | MacPherson | |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Multi-Link | 4-Link | 5-Link | Independent | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| Integral-V | w/Coil Springs | w/Stabilizer Bar | Multi-Link | |
Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 13.6 x 0.94 in | 13.6 x 0.94 in | 11.8 x 0.9 in | 13.0 x -TBD- in | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake ABS System | ||||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4 Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 14.7 x 1.42 in | 13.7 x 1.18 in | 13.1 x 1.3 in | 12.4 x -TBD- in | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Brake Type | ||||
| Pwr | Pwr-Assisted | Power | Power | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 21.7 gal | 23.3 gal | 23 gal | 20.0 gal | |
Steering |
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| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| 19.1 | N/A | 17.8 | 17.1 | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| - | 3.07 | 2.8 | 2.86 | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Pwr | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Speed-Sensitive Rack & Pinion | Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 40.0 ft | 39.8 ft | 38.4 ft | 40.0 ft | |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| - | Compact | Full-Size | Compact | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P245/50R18 | P245/50VR18 | 225/60R16 | P215/60R17 | |
| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P245/50R18 | P245/50VR18 | 225/60R16 | P215/60R17 | |
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| 4630 lbs | N/A | N/A | 1000 lbs | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| - | N/A | - | 150 lbs | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| 220 lbs | N/A | N/A | 100 lbs | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| - | N/A | - | 1000 lbs | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 4101 lbs | 4376 lbs | 4090 lbs | 3741 lbs | |
Dimensions |
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| Passenger Volume | ||||
| 106 ft³ | 100.0 ft³ | 105.0 ft³ | 108.0 ft³ | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 40.6 in | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | 39.6 in | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 65.0 in | 62.3 in | 62.0 in | 64.4 in | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 58.2 in | 58.7 in | 56.9 in | 61.5 in | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 63.4 in | 62.1 in | 62.0 in | 64.3 in | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 14.0 ft³ | 18.0 ft³ | 15.4 ft³ | 21.2 ft³ | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Second Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 58.3 in | 53.6 in | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| 57.4 in | 58.4 in | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 41.3 in | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| 38.5 in | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| 38.9 in | 36.7 in | 40.3 in | 41.2 in | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| 5.8 in | N/A | 6.1 in | N/A | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 59.2 in | 58.4 in | 59.2 in | 57.8 in | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 74.9 in | 74.9 in | 73.1 in | 74.5 in | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 120.9 in | 117.7 in | 121.5 in | 112.9 in | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 29.1 in | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 199.8 in | 198.0 in | 203.1 in | 202.1 in | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 59.2 in | 53.7 in | |