Car A
X4 xDrive30d
A diesel AWD SUV that fits growing families and road trips, pairing strong performance with efficiency for its class. Less compelling for tight city use or performance-first driving.
X4 xDrive30d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
The Mercedes-Benz S 350 d leans into reliability, safety, and premium comfort for growing families and road trips. Its torquey diesel is quick and efficient, while tight-city use and hard performance driving aren’t its focus.
Why compared
same body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
75
/
75
City
33
/
25
Budget / value
54
/
39
Road trip
70
/
65
Performance
33
/
27
Cargo
37
/
36
Practical
56
/
56
Premium
60
/
69
Winter
80
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = X4 xDrive30d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
X4 xDrive30d
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
X4 xDrive30d
- AWD traction and SUV stance suit year‑round, wintery conditions
- Efficient for its class (6.1 combined) makes long‑distance travel affordable
- 525‑liter boot and five seats accommodate family gear with ease
- Strong mid‑range shove (265 hp, 620 Nm; 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s) for effortless overtakes
- Diesel and size are less ideal for short urban hops and tight parking
- If you prioritize performance driving, sharper options exist
- Price point may stretch tighter budgets despite solid value
- No electrified powertrain or EV range for zero‑emission commuting
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
- Premium comfort focus makes long journeys relaxing
- Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km
- Effortless passing from 600 Nm diesel torque
- Five seats and a 500 L trunk suit family duty
- High purchase price
- Less convenient for frequent tight-city driving
- Diesel powertrain won’t suit petrol, hybrid, or EV seekers
- Not aimed at track-style performance driving despite strong acceleration
Verdict
Pick X4 xDrive30d if…
Best fuel economy
X4 xDrive30d uses 6.1 L/100km vs 7.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz S 350 d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d puts out 286 hp vs 265 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.