The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 90,800
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 88,700
 BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740Li
€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700

ⓘ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 400 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 400
BMW 740Li
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
201.4 in
Length
205.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400
BMW 740Li
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.75 %
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 400
BMW 740Li
W222/X222
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 400
BMW 740Li
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 276.824
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Li
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

Mercedes S 400
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 740Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
629 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data