The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 93,800
		
					
					€ 92,700
					
					
					€ 93,800
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 92,700
				ⓘ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. Both cars are  the same  height, but the BMW 730Ld is  5.6 inches longer and  1.2 inches wider. 
				
				BMW 730Ld
					Mercedes S 450 CDI
				58.5
							
							74.9
							
							85.4
							
						58.5
							
							73.7
															
							83.5
							
						74.9 in
					Width
					73.7 in
				85.4 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					83.5 in
				58.5 in
					Height
					58.5 in
				126.4
							
							206.2
							
						119.5
							
							200.6
							
						206.2 in
					Length
					200.6 in
				126.4 in
					Wheelbase
					119.5 in
				Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
					Mercedes S 450 CDI
				4178 lb
					Curb Weight
					4608 lb
				5490 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
5930 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								430 lb
									9.33 %
								
								General
BMW 730Ld
					Mercedes S 450 CDI
				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 450 CDI
				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 450 CDI
					457 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					538 lb‑ft
						at 2200 rpm
					BMW 730Ld
						457 lb‑ft
						538 lb‑ft
						Mercedes S 450 CDI
					Performance
BMW 730Ld
					Mercedes S 450 CDI
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							155 mph
						
					6.2 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					6.6 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
282 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								BMW 730Ld
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
302 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes S 450 CDI
▶ REPLAY
						16.01 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					14.58 lb/hp
						
				BMW 730Ld
						16.01 lb/hp
						14.58 lb/hp
						Mercedes S 450 CDI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
					Mercedes S 450 CDI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						44 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						26 mpg
						
					
				BMW 730Ld
						44 mpg
						26 mpg
						Mercedes S 450 CDI
					37 mpg
					city
					18 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					34 mpg
						
				20.6 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					23.8 gal
						897 mi
					Range
					615 mi
				BMW 730Ld
						897 mi
						615 mi
						Mercedes S 450 CDI
					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).
					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).
187.2 kWh
						
				BMW 730Ld
						111 kWh
						187.2 kWh
						Mercedes S 450 CDI
					Euro 6c (WLTP)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4 III
						
				264 g/mi (WLTP)
					CO2 Emissions
					386 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
					Mercedes S 450 CDI
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1312 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1323 lb
				14.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					15.9 cu ft
				










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