The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 106,700
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 91,700
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 500 is just 0.7 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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
201.4 in
Length
200.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.79 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
W222/X222
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 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 730d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
866 mi
Mercedes S 500
585 mi
866 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
161.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data