The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 80,900
 BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
200.6 in
Length
205.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.81 %
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F02
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data