The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 103,500
€ 84,600
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 500 long is just 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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
124.6
205.7
126.4
205.5
205.7 in
Length
205.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.22 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.961
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
254 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.6 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
504 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
504 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
210.3 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 long
210.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
