The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 93,800
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 98,900
 Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 730Ld is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
206.2 in
Length
205.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.45 %
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.01 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
897 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 730Ld
897 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
111 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).
193.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld
111 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data