The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 86,000

€ 99,700

€ 86,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 350 d is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.8 in
119.5
201.4
120.9
201.6
201.4 in
Length
201.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5743 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.72 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
W222/X222
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 B57
OM 642.867
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
457 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
17.57 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
41 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
763 mi
Range
866 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
763 mi
866 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
117.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data