The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 73,700
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740d is 2.4 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1479
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
1902
2134
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1479 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
3070
5072
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3035
5096
5072 mm
Length
5096 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.26 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
6.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.46 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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