The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 88,400

€ 105,900

€ 88,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.8
74.9
85.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
201.6
124.6
205.7
201.6 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5842 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.22 %

General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 278.932

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.05 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
915 mi
Range
549 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data