The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 91,800
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730d
€ 80,300
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 91,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.8
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
201.6 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
G11
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.868
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.51 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 730d
43 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
881 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 730d
881 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 730d
113.1 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data