The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 80,300
€ 85,100
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
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 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.06 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.868
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
706 mi
Range
872 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
