The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 80,700
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 350
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 350 is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350
BMW 740d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350
BMW 740d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.965
Engine Code
N57-D30
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 350
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.08 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 350
548 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
193.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data