The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 93,800
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 71,900
 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 730Ld is 5.6 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
206.2 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.8 %
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
201 hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.01 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
897 mi
Range
905 mi
BMW 730Ld
897 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
111 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data