The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 138,600
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 74,400
 BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 138,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes Maybach S 500 is 15 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
132.5
214.7
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
214.7 in
Length
199.7 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6162 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
14.73 %
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
VV222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 278.929
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
449 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
11.17 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
529 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
178.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data