The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 87,300
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 88,500
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 6.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 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 xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
124.6
206.5
200 in
Length
206.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.98 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 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 BlueTEC long

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.14 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
17.14 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data