The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 101,000
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI long
€ 97,200
 BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 450 CDI long is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
205.7 in
Length
206.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.07 %
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 629.911
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
850 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data