The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 85,100
€ 76,900
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
57.9
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
200
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.31 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-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 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
872 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
559 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
