The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 105,700

€ 90,800

€ 105,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800
ⓘ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 740Ld is 5.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400.
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 400
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
126.4
207.1
119.5
201.4
207.1 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 400
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5831 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.48 %

General
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 400
G12
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 400
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400
Performance
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400
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14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
14.13 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740Ld
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
850 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 740Ld
850 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
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).
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 740Ld
117.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data