The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 103,200
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 76,500
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Li is 5.6 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
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 xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
119.5
200.6
206.2 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.75 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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 642.862
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.01 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
32 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data