The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 84,800
€ 85,600
€ 84,800
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 4.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
1479
1902
2134
1496
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1479 mm
Height
1496 mm
3070
5072
3035
5116
5072 mm
Length
5116 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2715 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
6.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.71 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
710 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
690 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
