The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 81,500
€ 87,300
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
57.9
74.9
84
58.5
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
120.9
200
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.51 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
828 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
708 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
