The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 85,600
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
200 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.19 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
872 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data