The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 88,400
BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730d
€ 99,400
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 88,400
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730d is 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
57.8
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
201.6 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.48 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
G11
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 B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 730d
457 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

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.05 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
915 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
462 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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
261 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data