The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 87,200
Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes S 350 long
€ 84,600
 BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
€ 87,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 350 long is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 350 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.3
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
205.1 in
Length
205.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 272.975
Engine Code
N57-D30
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 hp
254 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes S 350 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 long

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
16.41 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
22 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
523 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
202.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data