The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 76,900
€ 88,700
€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700
ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 350 is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740Li
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.3
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
119.5
200.6
126.4
205.5
200.6 in
Length
205.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740Li
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.3 %
General
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740Li
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
15.59 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350
24 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
559 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 350
559 mi
629 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
189.4 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
189.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
