The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 85,600

€ 94,200

€ 85,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740i
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
201.8
120.9
200.7
201.8 in
Length
200.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740i
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.63 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 656.929
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
282 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 740i
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15.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
15.4 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
46 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740i
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
853 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
853 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data