The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 79,700
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld
€ 101,000
 Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000

ⓘ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 730Ld is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI long.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (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 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
205.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.14 %
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
242 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI long

Performance

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

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
615 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
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).
187.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
141.9 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data