The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740i is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
200.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.67 %
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
G11
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data