The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 81,400
€ 75,500
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740d is just 0.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Mercedes S 350.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
1479
1902
2134
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1479 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5072
3035
5080
5072 mm
Length
5080 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2475 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.59 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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6.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.01 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.46 kg/bhp
7.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
720 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
