The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 81,500
€ 89,400
€ 81,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730d is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
57.9
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200
119.5
201.8
200 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.97 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 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
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.83 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
15.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
828 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
