The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 91,800

€ 84,800

€ 91,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
57.8
74.9
85.4
58.5
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
120.9
201.6
124.6
205.7
201.6 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.09 %

General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
G11
Generation
W221
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 350 BlueTEC long
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 642.862

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

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

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.88 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.51 lb/hp
17.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 730d
43 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
881 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 730d
881 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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).
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
113.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data