The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 74,400

€ 111,100

€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730d is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
58.2
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
199.7
119.5
201.8
199.7 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6052 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.12 %

General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 176.980


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
731 mi
Range
629 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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