The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 79,700
€ 91,600
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730Ld is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 450 long.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
58.2
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
126.4
205.2
124.6
205.1
205.2 in
Length
205.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
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 273.922
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 long
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 long
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 450 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).
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).
214 kWh
BMW 730Ld
141.9 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
