The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 96,700
 Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 long
€ 88,500
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 16.7 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
1471
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
3165
5246
5079 mm
Length
5246 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.66 %
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol 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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes S 400 long
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
480 NM
Mercedes S 400 long

Performance

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

75 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long

▶ REPLAY
6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.52 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 740d
47 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 long
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
680 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data