The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 80,900
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
€ 73,700
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,700

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 4.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
205.2 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI 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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data