The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 88,300
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 73,700
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 730d is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
200.7 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 730d
15.59 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
915 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data