The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 82,200

€ 74,400

€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 300 h is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 300 h
BMW 730d
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
120.9
199.7
201.4 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 h
BMW 730d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.71 %

General
Mercedes S 300 h
BMW 730d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
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 h
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 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 h
228 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h
553 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 300 h
BMW 730d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
19.48 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 h
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
55 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1012 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
1012 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
88.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 h
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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