The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 85,200

€ 96,700

€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 long
58.2
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
205.2
124.6
206.5
205.2 in
Length
206.5 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 long
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.82 %

General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 long
F02
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 long
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 276.824


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 long
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 400 long
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13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.49 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
510 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
189.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data