The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 91,700
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 109,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
200.7 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.28 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
G11
Generation
W221
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
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
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.22 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data