The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 99,700

€ 83,400

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,400
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.3
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
119.5
200.6
126.4
205.5
200.6 in
Length
205.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.98 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
F02
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld
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 730Ld
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 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
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10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
549 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data