The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
€ 74,400
€ 154,300
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,300
ⓘ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 13.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Mercedes S 600 long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 600 long
1479
1902
2134
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1479 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5072
3165
5210
5072 mm
Length
5210 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 600 long
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2180 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
11.01 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 600 long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 600 long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5513 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 730d
242 bhp
510 bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730d
540 NM
830 NM
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 600 long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
▶ REPLAY
8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.27 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
8.02 kg/bhp
4.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
731 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
270.9 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
