The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 94,200
€ 89,100
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 long
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.5
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
120.9
200.7
124.6
205.7
200.7 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 long
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.11 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 long
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 long
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
713 mi
Range
543 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
543 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
