The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 81,800

€ 97,200

€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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 d is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.4
126.4
206.2
201.4 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.861
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 730Ld
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 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 730Ld
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
16.97 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
791 mi
Range
850 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
850 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
113.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data