The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 76,500
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 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 BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
119.5
200.6
199.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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 BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.862
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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