The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 91,600
€ 79,700
€ 91,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 450 long is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730Ld
58
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 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
205.1
126.4
205.2
205.1 in
Length
205.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730Ld
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730Ld
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.922
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
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13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.06 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
495 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
495 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
214 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 long
214 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
