The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 87,300
![Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
€ 85,100
![BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_7er_F01-12.webp)
€ 87,300
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long is 6.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
206.5
120.9
200
206.5 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
![Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.77 %
![BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_F01-12.png)
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 642.861
Engine Code
N57-D30
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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 long
254 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 740d
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17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.14 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
872 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
777 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 long
115.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data