The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 94,200
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 400 d is 1.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 400 d
BMW 740d
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
201.8 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 d
BMW 740d
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.18 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 400 d
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 400 d
BMW 740d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 656.929
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 400 d
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
13.56 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 d
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
42 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
777 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
115.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 d
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data