The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 101,100
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 97,200
 BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 101,100
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 is 5.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
200.6 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.69 %
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.968
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
850 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
850 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data