The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 76,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 103,200
 BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is 14.2 cm shorter and 3.1 cm narrower.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Li
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
1871
2120
1485
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
1902
2169
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1485 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
3035
5096
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
3210
5238
5096 mm
Length
5238 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Li
1995 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2500 kg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.76 %
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Li
W221
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Li
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 642.862
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Li
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 740Li

▶ REPLAY
7.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
7.85 kg/bhp
5.9 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
664 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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