The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 81,800

€ 88,400

€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400
ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730d
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.8 in
119.5
201.4
120.9
201.6
201.4 in
Length
201.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.72 %

General
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730d
W222/X222
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730d
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 651.921
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
19.48 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
53 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730d
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
989 mi
Range
915 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
989 mi
915 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data