The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 87,300

€ 94,200

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 740i.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
BMW 740i
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 740i
4486 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.55 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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


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

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

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









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data