The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
199.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.38 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data