The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 87,300

€ 75,600

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘ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 long is 6.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
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
124.6
206.5
120.9
199.7
206.5 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.77 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
W222/X222
Generation
F01
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 long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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 long
254 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance
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17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.14 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
42 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
777 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
115.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data