The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 88,700
€ 90,400
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘ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 740Li is 3.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d
58.3
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
205.5
119.5
201.8
205.5 in
Length
201.8 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.23 %
General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d
F02
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740Li
316 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
629 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
107 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
