The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 75,500
€ 79,300
€ 75,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes S 350 is 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller.
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200
120.9
200
200 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.82 %
General
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline 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
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
15.47 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
554 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 350
554 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350
191.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
