The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 82,100
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
200 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.24 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
872 mi
Range
726 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data