The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 84,800

€ 87,300

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
58.2
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
199.7
124.6
206.5
199.7 in
Length
206.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.46 %

General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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 642.861


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.14 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
17.14 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
710 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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