The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 87,300

€ 84,800

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
206.5
120.9
199.7
206.5 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.46 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

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 642.861
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
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
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17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.14 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
42 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
777 mi
710 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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