The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 93,800
€ 97,300
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘ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 500
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 500
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.06 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
391 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
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.01 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
897 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW 730Ld
897 mi
508 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld
111 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
