The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 81,500
€ 75,500
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
1471
1902
2134
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5079
3035
5080
5079 mm
Length
5080 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2475 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.29 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
254 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730d
560 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.01 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.81 kg/bhp
7.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730d
47 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
828 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
