The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 73,700
€ 105,600
€ 73,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Ld
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
126.4
206.2
200.6 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Ld
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.76 %
General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Ld
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Ld
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.930
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
736 mi
Range
808 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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