The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 99,600
€ 86,000
€ 99,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200.7
119.5
201.4
200.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.94 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
G11
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
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13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.57 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
