The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 78,100
€ 99,400
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW 730d is 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
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
119.5
200
200 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.72 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.62 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
888 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 730d
888 mi
462 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
