The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 88,300

€ 89,400

€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200.7
119.5
201.8
200.7 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.89 %

General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
G11
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
Mercedes S 350 d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.83 lb/hp
BMW 730d
15.59 lb/hp
15.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
915 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data