The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 97,300
€ 78,100
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200.6
120.9
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %
General
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 N57
M 273.961
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.25 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
508 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 500
508 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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
208.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
