The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 81,500
€ 103,500
€ 81,500
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 5.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
57.9
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
200
124.6
205.7
200 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.49 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.961
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 long
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 long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
828 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
123.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
