The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 94,200
€ 82,100
€ 94,200
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 12.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1478
1902
2169
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1478 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5098
3165
5226
5098 mm
Length
5226 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1800 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2585 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
10.22 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
G11
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740i
322 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
450 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
5.59 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740i
42 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
713 mi
Range
726 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
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
128.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
