The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 85,100
€ 80,700
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,700
ⓘ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 1.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
1471
1902
2134
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5079
3035
5096
5079 mm
Length
5096 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2515 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2555 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.77 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-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
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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6.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.29 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.28 kg/bhp
7.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740d
50 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
872 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
548 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
