The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 91,800
€ 89,100
€ 91,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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 long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 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 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.51 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 730d
43 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
881 mi
Range
543 mi
BMW 730d
881 mi
543 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW 730d
113.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
