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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
58.2
74.9
84
58.9
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
120.9
199.7
119.5
201.8
199.7 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.24 %
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
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 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
451 hp
Mercedes S 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
384 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
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
