The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 85,600

€ 91,700

€ 85,600
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 d is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730d
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
201.4
120.9
200.7
201.4 in
Length
200.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730d
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.17 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730d
W222/X222
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 d
BMW 730d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.867
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 d
254 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
17.57 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
40 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
737 mi
Range
866 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
737 mi
866 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 d
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data