The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 105,100
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 91,800
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730d
€ 105,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.8
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
205.1 in
Length
201.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.86 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.968
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.83 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
19 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 730d
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
881 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
459 mi
881 mi
BMW 730d
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
231.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data