The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 99,600
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740d
€ 71,900
 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 99,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740d is just 0.2 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1478
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
1902
2169
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1478 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
3070
5098
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3035
5096
5098 mm
Length
5096 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1945 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.27 %
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G11
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 740d
316 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
680 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
6.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.16 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 740d
48 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
905 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data