Autozeitung: BMW 740i vs. Mercedes S 400 Hybrid

[ree]

1st place:

Mercedes S 400 Hybrid

PS/KW 299/220
0-100 km/h in 8.50s,
Hinterrad, 7 Gang Automatik
250 km/h Spitze
Preis 85323 €


2nd place:

BMW 740i

PS/KW 326/240
0-100 km/h in 6.40s,
Hinterrad, 6-Stufen-Automatik
250 km/h Spitze
Preis 76500 €

BMW 740i - Mercedes S 400 Hybrid | autozeitung.de


result:

Mercedes S 400 hybrid is the winner of this comparison test. It is economically, very roomy and clearly more comfortable than the BMW, that is handicaped by a more uncomfortable suspension. Who decides nevertheless for the 740i, however nothing makes wrong - he buys the more dynamic, luxury sedan with mark-typical driving fun warranty, motorized noticeably more strongly in addition.

 

[Merc1]

Thanks for posting ree. Interesting test.

M

 

[Mr Robert]

Really great cars. Sounds like an each to his or her own outcome...

I absolutely love the interior of the seven.

 

[cawimmer430]

Both cars are awesome. Love the new 7-Series.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Both cars look great, but the S-class...amazing as always. The complete package of what a luxury car should be about. I like the 7 series interior, but the S-class looks a lot more classier.

 

[Shining Star]

Very interesting test!

 

[Tarek]

S is just untouchable,but 7er for me here not a fan of Hybrid cars...yet.

 

[Mr Robert]

Yes, it is untouchable, if it is an S-class you are after.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Yes, it is untouchable, if it is an S-class you are after.

Dunkel, I bet your driving an S-class now. Probably got a Mercedes-benz starter kit at home.

 

[Mr Robert]

Dunkel, I bet your driving an S-class now. Probably got a Mercedes-benz starter kit at home.

Please, can't we keep this our little secret?

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Please, can't we keep this our little secret?

Lol Will do.

BTW...Does anyone know if BMW is having any special "driving events" planned for the US for the new 7 series?

 

[Zafiro]

Hellu, of course the Benz is more economically. BMW engine is much stronger and also much quicker.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Hellu, of course the Benz is more economically. BMW engine is much stronger and also much quicker.

Probably will be a better comparison once BMW releases the 7 series hybrid.

BTW, what does Hellu mean?

 

[Zafiro]

BTW, what does Hellu mean?

FrenchAmerican for Hallo

 

[bmer]

Fair and unbiased test from Auto Zeitung as usual. I rate them much higher than Auto Motor und Sport or AutoBild.