The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 91,700
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 107,200
 Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 730d is just 1.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
1478
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
1902
2169
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1478 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
3070
5098
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
3035
5116
5098 mm
Length
5116 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
1920 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2695 kg
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.79 %
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
G11
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730d
261 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730d
620 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 500

Performance

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.35 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.36 kg/bhp
4.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 730d
50 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 500
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
606 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
740 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data