The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 81,400
€ 87,600
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘ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 400 h.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h
58.2
74.9
84
58.9
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
120.9
199.7
119.5
201.4
199.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.28 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 h
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 h
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
720 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
