The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 99,700
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 85,900
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900

ⓘ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 10.6 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1467
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
1902
2169
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1467 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
3070
5120
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3165
5226
5120 mm
Length
5226 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1990 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2605 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2655 kg
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
3.86 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
G11
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
316 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
680 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
6.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.3 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 740d
50 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 740d
866 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
160.5 kWh
BMW 740d
115.2 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
177 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data