The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 84,600
€ 93,400
€ 84,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 3.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
58.3
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
205.5
119.5
201.8
205.5 in
Length
201.8 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %
General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
F02
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
254 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
16.93 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
42 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
888 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
