The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 83,900
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 84,800
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740i is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
124.6
205.7
200 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.77 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
F01
Generation
W221
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 long
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 642.862
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 long
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 long

Performance

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.88 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
17.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data