The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 74,400
€ 75,500
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘ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 BMW 730d is just 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
58.2
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
120.9
199.7
119.5
200
199.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.09 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
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).
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
