The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 101,000

€ 80,900

€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 long is 0.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
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
124.6
205.7
126.4
205.2
205.7 in
Length
205.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.14 %

General
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F02
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 730Ld 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 730Ld 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 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
615 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld 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).
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data