The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 103,300

€ 95,600

€ 103,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Le iPerformance is 0.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
206.2
124.6
205.7
206.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %

General
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
G12
Generation
W221
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 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B48
Engine Code
M 272.974


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
322 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Performance
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
13.8 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
102 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1243 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
1243 mi
699 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
43.6 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
43.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data