The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 110,600

€ 97,300

€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
201.4
126.4
207.1
201.4 in
Length
207.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.19 %

General
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
W222/X222
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.929
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
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10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
552 mi
Range
866 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
866 mi
BMW 730Ld
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 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data