The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 85,900
![Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
€ 80,900
![BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_7er_F02.webp)
€ 85,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is 1.4 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
1485
1871
2120
1478
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1485 mm
Height
1478 mm
3165
5226
3210
5212
5226 mm
Length
5212 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
![Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.59 %
![BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_F02.png)
General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.932
Engine Code
N57-D30
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
540 NM
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
8.92 kg/bhp
8.16 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
717 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
717 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
160.5 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
160.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data