The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 80,300
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 91,700
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,700

ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
200.6 in
Length
200.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730d
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.03 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.868
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
866 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
866 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data