Mercedes-Benz E 300e vs 740i — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz E 300e

Sedan · Phev · FWD

vs

740i

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz E 300e

Car A

Mercedes-Benz E 300e

The Mercedes-Benz E 300e blends plug-in efficiency with brisk performance for premium buyers who split time between city commutes and longer trips. Five seats make it family-capable, though the 355-liter trunk and FWD setup temper cargo space and winter confidence.

5 seatsSedanPhev5-star safety1.5 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid

740i

Car B

740i

A premium saloon that blends strong straight-line performance with five-seat comfort and a useful 515-litre boot. Best suited to long road trips and upscale family duties rather than tight-city errands.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety335 hp

Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 49 / 63

City 40 / 27

Budget / value 40 / 37

Road trip 59 / 65

Performance 34 / 32

Cargo 19 / 28

Practical 34 / 43

Premium 62 / 68

Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300e · Orange = 740i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300e 740i

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300e

Efficient for its class with 1.5 L/100km combined consumption and ~50 km electric range when charged
314 hp, 550 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s provide strong passing power
Plug-in hybrid flexibility: electric in town, gasoline support for road trips
Five seats suit upscale family duty
50 km electric range may be too short for longer gas-free commutes
355-liter trunk limits luggage for family road trips
Front-wheel drive may be less confidence-inspiring in harsh winter conditions
Benefits drop if you can’t charge regularly, reducing the appeal of the 1.5 L/100km rating

740i

Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 250 km/h top speed make effortless motorway overtakes.
Spacious five-seat cabin and 515 L trunk support family travel.
335 hp and 450 Nm deliver relaxed cruising performance.
Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class for a large gasoline saloon.
Premium pricing at around 86,000 may stretch family budgets.
Large saloon footprint is less convenient for city driving and tight parking.
Front-wheel drive dynamics may not suit buyers seeking a rear-driven feel.
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a sizable trunk.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300e if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz E 300e uses 1.5 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick 740i if…

More power

740i puts out 335 hp vs 314 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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