The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 87,300

€ 99,600

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long is 5.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
BMW 740d
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
206.5
120.9
200.7
206.5 in
Length
200.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
BMW 740d
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.41 %

General
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
BMW 740d
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 651.921
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
228 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
553 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
BMW 740d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
19.68 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
53 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
989 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
989 mi
821 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data