The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 83,400
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730Ld
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.3
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
205.5 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.03 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730Ld
254 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730Ld
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 730Ld
888 mi
526 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data