The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 78,100
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 88,700
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700

ⓘ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 is 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
200 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.09 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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 642.868
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Performance

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.62 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 730d
888 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data