The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 84,600
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
€ 77,500
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 84,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.3
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
205.5 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5798 lb
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.93 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
254 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
42 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
888 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
160.5 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data