The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740d is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
199.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.22 %
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data