The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 110,600
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
€ 79,300
![BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_7er_F01-12.webp)
€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300
ⓘ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 500 is 3.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d BluePerformance
1496
1899
2130
1471
1902
2134
1899 mm
Width
1902 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1496 mm
Height
1471 mm
3035
5116
3070
5079
5116 mm
Length
5079 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d BluePerformance
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2715 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.59 %
![BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_F01-12.png)
General
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d BluePerformance
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 278.929
Engine Code
N57-D30
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
700 NM
560 NM
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 730d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
4.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500
4.57 kg/bhp
7.54 kg/bhp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes S 500
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
552 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 500
170.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
665 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data