The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 80,300
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740i is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
200.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.83 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
G11
Generation
W221
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 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.868
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data