The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 79,300

€ 97,400

€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
57.9
74.9
84
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.8 in
120.9
200
124.6
206.9
200 in
Length
206.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.72 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d long
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 400 d long
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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