The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 91,700
€ 82,200
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 300 h
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
201.4
200.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 300 h
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.7 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 300 h
G11
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 300 h
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 300 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 h
▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.22 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
866 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
