The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 99,700

€ 85,600

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
201.6
119.5
201.8
201.6 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

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
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
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13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.88 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
866 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 740d
866 mi
853 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 740d
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data