The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 85,200
€ 83,400
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740Li is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350 long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 long
58.2
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
126.4
205.2
124.6
205.1
205.2 in
Length
205.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 long
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.28 %
General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 long
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 long
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-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 5800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.49 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
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).
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
189.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
