The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 90,800
€ 78,100
€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 400 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 400
BMW 730d
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
201.4
120.9
200
201.4 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400
BMW 730d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4 %
General
Mercedes S 400
BMW 730d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400
BMW 730d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 276.824
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 400
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
518 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
