The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 75,600
€ 87,500
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 730d BluePerformance is just 0.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
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
3035
5080
5072 mm
Length
5080 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2620 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.48 %
General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
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 273.924
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 BluePerformance
242 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
540 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
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 BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6 kg/bhp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
8.02 kg/bhp
6 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 450
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
731 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
219.8 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
