The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 93,900

€ 90,800

€ 93,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 400
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
207.1
119.5
201.4
207.1 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 400
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.5 %

General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 400
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 400
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400
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16.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.43 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
915 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 730Ld
915 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
109.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data