The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 85,100
€ 79,200
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,200
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
1910 kg
2515 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.55 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
6.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.28 kg/bhp
6.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740d
50 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
872 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
679 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
144 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
