The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 85,200

€ 95,600

€ 85,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740Li is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
58.2
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
205.2
124.6
205.7
205.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.47 %

General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 272.974


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.49 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
699 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
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 740Li
189.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data