The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 83,900
€ 85,600
€ 83,900
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
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 d.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 d
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 d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.18 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 d
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 d
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 642.867
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 d
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 d
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 d
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 d
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
629 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
