The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
€ 79,300
€ 154,300
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,300
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
57.9
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
120.9
200
124.6
205.1
200 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.15 %
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
8-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
510 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
35 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
888 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
270.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
238 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
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
