The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 93,800
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 110,600
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600

ⓘ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, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
206.2 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.57 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
G12
Generation
W222/X222
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
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.01 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
897 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 730Ld
897 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld
111 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data