The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 75,600
€ 91,300
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,300
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.12 %
General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
731 mi
Range
637 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
