The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 92,700
€ 78,100
€ 92,700
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 450 CDI is 1.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
1485
1871
2120
1471
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
3035
5096
3070
5079
5096 mm
Length
5079 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
2090 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
8.37 %
General
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 730d
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
730 NM
560 NM
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
6.61 kg/bhp
7.54 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 730d
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
615 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
187.2 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 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
