The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 107,200
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 81,500
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 107,200
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
201.4 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.51 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
W222/X222
Generation
F01
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 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

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 500
606 mi
828 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
155.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data