The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 97,300

€ 87,500

€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730Ld is 1.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
207.1
124.6
205.7
207.1 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.49 %

General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.950

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
866 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 730Ld
866 mi
670 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data