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

€ 88,700

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740Li
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.3
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
124.6
206.5
126.4
205.5
206.5 in
Length
205.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740Li
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.78 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740Li
W222/X222
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 642.861
Engine Code
N55-B30


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 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Li
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740Li
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17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.14 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
42 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
777 mi
629 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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