The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 79,300
€ 88,400
€ 79,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 350 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
58
73.7
83.5
57.8
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
119.5
200
120.9
201.6
200 in
Length
201.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.56 %
General
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 272.975
Engine Code
B57-D30

3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.04 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730d
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
528 mi
Range
915 mi
Mercedes S 350
528 mi
915 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 350
200.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















