The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 97,200
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 84,800
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 730Ld is 0.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 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 xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
124.6
205.7
206.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.09 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
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 642.862
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.88 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.51 lb/hp
17.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 730Ld
41 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 730Ld
850 mi
759 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
117.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data