The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 96,700
 Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 long
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700

ⓘ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 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
124.6
206.5
200 in
Length
206.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.29 %
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 long
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 long

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long

▶ REPLAY
13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
872 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data