The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 103,200
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 73,700
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 103,200
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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Li is 14.2 cm longer and 3.1 cm wider.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1485
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
1902
2169
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1485 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
3210
5238
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3035
5096
5238 mm
Length
5096 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1900 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.81 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G12
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
450 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
5.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
5.9 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740Li
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data