The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 86,000
€ 103,200
€ 86,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200
ⓘ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 d is 12.2 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740Li
1496
1899
2130
1485
1902
2169
1899 mm
Width
1902 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1496 mm
Height
1485 mm
3035
5116
3210
5238
5116 mm
Length
5238 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740Li
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2715 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
6.17 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740Li
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 642.867
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
620 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
7.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
7.97 kg/bhp
5.9 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
50 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Li
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
763 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
763 mi
664 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
117.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
690 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
515 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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