The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 83,900
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 82,100
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,100

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
200 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.23 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
726 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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