The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 75,600
€ 103,500
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 5.3 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
1479
1902
2134
1496
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1479 mm
Height
1496 mm
3070
5072
3035
5125
5072 mm
Length
5125 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2675 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.24 %
General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
451 bhp
at 5900 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 bhp
451 bhp
Mercedes S 500
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
540 NM
520 NM
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
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.45 kg/bhp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
8.02 kg/bhp
4.45 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 500
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
731 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
659 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).
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).
125 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
