The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 83,400
€ 75,500
€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730Ld is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 350.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350
58.3
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
126.4
205.5
119.5
200
205.5 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.58 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730Ld
254 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730Ld
413 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
888 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 730Ld
888 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
