The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 83,900
€ 80,700
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740i is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350
57.9
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
200
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.08 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
16.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
629 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
548 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
