The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 99,600

€ 87,500

€ 99,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 12.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
1478
1902
2169
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1478 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5098
3165
5226
5098 mm
Length
5226 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
1945 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2555 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.52 %

General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
G11
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.950

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 740d
316 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 740d
680 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
6.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.16 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740d
48 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
821 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
670 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 740d
121.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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