The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 109,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 75,600
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600

ⓘ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 long is 6.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d 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 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
205.7 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.35 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data