The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 80,700
€ 81,500
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 350 is 1.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
1485
1871
2120
1471
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
3035
5096
3070
5079
5096 mm
Length
5079 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2555 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.51 %
General
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.965
Engine Code
N57-D30
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 730d
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350
350 NM
560 NM
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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7.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350
7.29 kg/bhp
7.81 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes S 350
28 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 730d
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
548 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 350
548 mi
828 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
193.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
