The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 80,700
€ 83,900
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘ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 740i.
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740i
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
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
119.5
200.6
120.9
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740i
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %
General
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 272.965
Engine Code
N55-B30


3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
316 hp
BMW 740i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
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16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.08 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
548 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 350
548 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350
193.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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