The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 99,800
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 85,900
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Li is 0.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
206.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
10.87 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
G12
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 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

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

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
12.63 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
35 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
717 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).
160.5 kWh
BMW 740Li
128.7 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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