The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 99,800

€ 87,300

€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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. The BMW 740Li is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
206.2
124.6
206.5
206.2 in
Length
206.5 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.34 %

General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
G12
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.921


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
12.63 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 740Li
35 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data