The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 95,600
€ 94,200
€ 95,600
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 400 HYBRID long is 5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740i
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
205.7
120.9
200.7
205.7 in
Length
200.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740i
4453 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.89 %
General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740i
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 272.974
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
284 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740i
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
699 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
