The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 95,400
€ 78,100
€ 95,400
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 450 long is 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730d
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.1
120.9
200
205.1 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730d
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.82 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.924
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.52 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
478 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
478 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
221.6 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 long
221.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
