The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 95,600
€ 88,500
€ 95,600
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long is 5.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740d
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.7
120.9
200
205.7 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740d
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740d
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.974
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
284 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
699 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
151.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
