The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 97,200

€ 97,200

€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
206.2
119.5
201.8
206.2 in
Length
201.8 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.09 %

General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
G12
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 450
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.51 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 730Ld
41 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 450
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
850 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 730Ld
850 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
117.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data