The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 78,100
 BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 103,500
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730d
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.72 %
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
185.7 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data