The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 83,400
€ 109,700
€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 730Ld is just 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.3
74.9
84
58.5
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
126.4
205.5
124.6
205.7
205.5 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.88 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
888 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 730Ld
888 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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