The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)

€ 79,700
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld
€ 89,100
 Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100

ⓘ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 730Ld is 4.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
205.2 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.7 %
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
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 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730Ld
242 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld
141.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data