The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 101,000
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 75,600
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 101,000
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 CDI long is 6.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
205.7 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.77 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data