The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 97,200
€ 93,700
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 730Ld is 0.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
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
124.6
205.7
206.2 in
Length
205.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
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 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.51 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 730Ld
41 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
850 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW 730Ld
850 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 730Ld
117.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
