The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 88,300

€ 110,600

€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600
ⓘ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. The BMW 730d is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200.7
119.5
201.4
200.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10 %

General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
G11
Generation
W222/X222
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
516 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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
BMW 730d
15.59 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
915 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data