The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 134,800

€ 91,800

€ 134,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes Maybach S 500 is 13.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.8 in
132.5
214.7
120.9
201.6
214.7 in
Length
201.6 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6162 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.93 %

General
Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
VV222
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 B57
M 278.929
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
449 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
10.9 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
26 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 730d
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
559 mi
Range
881 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
559 mi
881 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
168.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 500
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data