The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 73,700
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 73,700
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 a little. The Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
200.6 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
W221
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.930
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data