The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 79,700

€ 111,000

€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 730Ld is 3.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
58.2
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
205.2
119.5
201.4
205.2 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.65 %

General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
F02
Generation
W222/X222
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 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730Ld
242 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
720 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 730Ld
141.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data