The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 81,800
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 79,700
 BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730Ld
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
74.8
83.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
201.4 in
Length
205.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730Ld
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730Ld
W222/X222
Generation
F02
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 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730Ld
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.861
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
16.97 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
791 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data