The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 74,400
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 71,900
 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 BMW 730d is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
199.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.52 %
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
905 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data