The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 88,500

€ 89,400

€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 4.6 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
1471
1902
2134
1496
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1496 mm
3070
5079
3035
5125
5079 mm
Length
5125 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2740 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.49 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
282 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
600 NM
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
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6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.18 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.52 kg/bhp
7.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 740d
47 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
828 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
715 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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