The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 85,100
€ 93,500
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400 h long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h long
57.9
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200
124.6
206.5
200 in
Length
206.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h long
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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 h long
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 h long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h long
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13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h long
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
872 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 h long
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
117.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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