The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 74,400
€ 93,700
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,700
ⓘ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 BMW 730d is 15.4 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 450 long
1479
1902
2134
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1479 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5072
3165
5226
5072 mm
Length
5226 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 450 long
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2595 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.72 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 450 long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 450 long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
242 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW 730d
540 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 450 long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.01 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
8.02 kg/bhp
6.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
731 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
