The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 89,100
€ 91,800
€ 89,100
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 a little. The Mercedes S 450 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.8
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
119.5
200.6
120.9
201.6
200.6 in
Length
201.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.69 %
General
Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.924
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.36 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes S 450
21 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 730d
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
508 mi
Range
881 mi
Mercedes S 450
508 mi
881 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
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 S 450
208.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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