The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 81,800

€ 105,600

€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 740Ld.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Ld
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.4
126.4
206.2
201.4 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Ld
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.76 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Ld
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Ld
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.861
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
16.97 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
791 mi
Range
808 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
791 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data