The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 86,000
€ 81,400
€ 86,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 d is 4.4 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
1496
1899
2130
1479
1902
2134
1899 mm
Width
1902 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1496 mm
Height
1479 mm
3035
5116
3070
5072
5116 mm
Length
5072 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2715 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.7 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
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 642.867
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
620 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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7.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
7.97 kg/bhp
6.46 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
763 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
763 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
117.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
690 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
