The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 92,700
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 78,100
 BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 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 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.38 %
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data