The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 91,700
€ 83,400
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 730d is 11.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 350 long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
1478
1902
2169
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1478 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5098
3165
5210
5098 mm
Length
5210 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
1920 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.26 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
G11
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 long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
261 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730d
620 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
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7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.18 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.36 kg/bhp
7.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730d
50 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
866 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
172 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
