The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 155,400
 Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 730d BluePerformance is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
124.6
205.7
199.7 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4872 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
12.21 %
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
510 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
26 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
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).
270.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data