The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 93,800
€ 77,500
€ 93,800
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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 730Ld is 14.2 cm longer and 3.1 cm wider.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1485
1902
2169
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1485 mm
Height
1485 mm
3210
5238
3035
5096
5238 mm
Length
5096 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1895 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.65 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
G12
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
620 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 730Ld
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
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld
7.26 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 730Ld
52 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
897 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 730Ld
897 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
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
111 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
164 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
