The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 79,700
€ 79,200
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,200
ⓘ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 730Ld is 11.6 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1478
1902
2134
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1478 mm
Height
1485 mm
3210
5212
3035
5096
5212 mm
Length
5096 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1975 kg
Kerb Weight
1910 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.29 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
F02
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
242 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
540 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld
8.16 kg/bhp
6.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 730Ld
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
720 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
679 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
144 kWh
BMW 730Ld
141.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
