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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
201.6 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
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
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
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.88 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data