The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 80,300
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 99,600
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740d
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is just 0.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1871
2120
1478
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
1902
2169
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1485 mm
Height
1478 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
3035
5096
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
3070
5098
5096 mm
Length
5098 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
2065 kg
Kerb Weight
1945 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2530 kg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.81 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
G11
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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 B57
OM 642.868
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740d
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
680 NM
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
8.13 kg/bhp
6.16 kg/bhp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
39 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 740d
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
821 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data