The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 98,900
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 97,300
 BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730Ld
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 420 CDI long is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
205.1 in
Length
207.1 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.32 %
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 629.911
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
866 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
866 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data