The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 91,800
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730d
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.8
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
200 in
Length
201.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.961
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 730d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 730d
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
881 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
881 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data