The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 111,000

€ 81,500

€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.9
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
201.4
120.9
200
201.4 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.16 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 730d
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10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 500
27 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 500
572 mi
828 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
164.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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