The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 91,600
 Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 350 d long
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
200 in
Length
206.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.12 %
Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d 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 642.867
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 d long
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 d long

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data