The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 80,900
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance € 95,600
Mercedes S 500
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730Ld BluePerformance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
205.2 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.77 %
General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
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 BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
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 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
478 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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data