The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 83,900
€ 81,800
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.9
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200
119.5
201.4
200 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
629 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
