The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 81,800

€ 79,700

€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730Ld
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
201.4
126.4
205.2
201.4 in
Length
205.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730Ld
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.98 %

General
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730Ld
W222/X222
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730Ld
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 N57
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N57-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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730Ld
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 730Ld
▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
19.48 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
53 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
989 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
989 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
90.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data