The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 91,700

€ 92,700

€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 730d is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d long
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.8 in
120.9
200.7
124.6
206.9
200.7 in
Length
206.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d long
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.35 %

General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d long
G11
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 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 350 d long
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.22 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
866 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1609 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data