The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 85,600

€ 83,400

€ 85,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,400
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.3
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
119.5
201.8
126.4
205.5
201.8 in
Length
205.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
W222/X222
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 656.929
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
282 hp
254 hp
BMW 730Ld
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 730Ld
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15.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
15.4 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
46 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
853 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
853 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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