The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 88,700
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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 long is 6.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
205.7 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.45 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
18.49 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
32 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
706 mi
720 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
150.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data