The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 82,100

€ 85,100

€ 82,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is 14.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
1485
1871
2120
1471
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
3165
5226
3070
5079
5226 mm
Length
5079 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2515 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.24 %

General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 642.930
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 bhp
309 bhp
BMW 740d
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
630 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
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8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
8.64 kg/bhp
6.28 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 740d
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
726 mi
Range
872 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
202 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data