The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 96,700

€ 80,400

€ 96,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400
ⓘ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 long is 6.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 400 long
BMW 740i
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
206.5
120.9
199.7
206.5 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 long
BMW 740i
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.53 %

General
Mercedes S 400 long
BMW 740i
W222/X222
Generation
F01
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 long
BMW 740i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 276.824
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 400 long
328 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 long
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 400 long
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long
13.91 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 long
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
28 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
518 mi
Range
514 mi
Mercedes S 400 long
518 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
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).
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
159.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 long
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data