The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 99,800
€ 82,100
€ 99,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Li is 1.2 cm longer and 3.1 cm wider.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1485
1902
2169
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1485 mm
Height
1485 mm
3210
5238
3165
5226
5238 mm
Length
5226 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2445 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2585 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
7.98 %
General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
G12
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 740Li
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 740Li
322 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
450 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
5.73 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
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 740Li
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 740Li
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
