The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 105,100

€ 75,600

€ 105,100
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 long is 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
205.1
120.9
199.7
205.1 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.61 %

General
Mercedes S 500 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 long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.968
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.83 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
459 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
459 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
231.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data