The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 75,600

€ 93,600

€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 730d BluePerformance is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
58.2
74.9
84
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.8 in
120.9
199.7
124.6
206.9
199.7 in
Length
206.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.19 %

General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d long
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d 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).
107 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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