The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 84,600

€ 87,200

€ 84,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730Ld BluePerformance is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 0.8 cm taller than the Mercedes S 350 long.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 long
1481
1902
2134
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1481 mm
Height
1473 mm
3210
5219
3165
5210
5219 mm
Length
5210 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 long
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
2535 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.26 %

General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 long
F02
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.975


4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
254 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
560 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 long
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7.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
7.68 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
50 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
888 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
888 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
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).
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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data