The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 97,400
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d long
€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 97,400
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 400 d long is 6.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 400 d long
BMW 740d
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 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
58.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
206.9 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 d long
BMW 740d
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.89 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long
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 long
335 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 d long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long
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 long
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 long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data