The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 75,600
€ 83,700
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
58.2
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
120.9
199.7
119.5
200
199.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-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 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
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
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
500 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
