The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 94,200

€ 87,200

€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200
ⓘ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 400 HYBRID.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.9
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
120.9
200.7
119.5
201.4
200.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.5 %

General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
G11
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 276.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
690 mi
Mercedes S 400 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data