The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 88,400
€ 103,500
€ 88,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 10.6 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
1467
1902
2169
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1467 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5120
3165
5226
5120 mm
Length
5226 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
1900 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2595 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.71 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
G11
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
261 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW 730d
620 NM
530 NM
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
7.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.26 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.28 kg/bhp
5.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730d
53 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
43 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
915 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
260 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
