The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 88,700

€ 93,600

€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d long
58.3
74.9
84
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.8 in
126.4
205.5
124.6
206.9
205.5 in
Length
206.9 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d long
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.17 %

General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long
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 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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