The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 71,900

€ 80,400

€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
200.6
120.9
199.7
200.6 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.77 %

General
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N54
OM 651.961
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i
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21.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.61 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
905 mi
Range
514 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data