The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 87,500
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450
€ 75,600
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600

ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 450 is just 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
200 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.48 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d BluePerformance
W221
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.924
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.23 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 450
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
219.8 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 S 450
219.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data