The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 85,200
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740Li
€ 73,700
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,700

ⓘ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 740Li is 4.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
205.2 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.76 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.49 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
189.4 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data