The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 81,500
€ 114,900
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730d is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes S 560.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
57.9
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200
119.5
201.8
200 in
Length
201.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.49 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
828 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
