The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 88,500
€ 90,400
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 d
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
119.5
201.8
200 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 d
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
828 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
107 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
