The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 74,400
€ 95,600
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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 BMW 730d is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
58.2
74.9
84
58.5
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
120.9
199.7
124.6
205.7
199.7 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.95 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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 400 HYBRID long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
699 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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
