The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 73,700

€ 83,900

€ 73,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
1485
1871
2120
1471
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
3035
5096
3070
5079
5096 mm
Length
5079 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2515 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.81 %

General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 642.930
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740i
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
450 NM
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740i
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8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.43 kg/bhp
6.01 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 740i
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
736 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data