The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 111,000
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 74,400
 BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
201.4 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.38 %
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
W222/X222
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline 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
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500
27 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 500
572 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500
164.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data