The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 79,300
€ 91,300
€ 79,300
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 14.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
1471
1902
2134
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5079
3165
5226
5079 mm
Length
5226 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
6.36 %
General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-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 petrol 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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
560 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
7.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
7.54 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
50 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
888 mi
Range
637 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
