The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 103,500
€ 93,800
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 long is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.7
126.4
206.2
205.7 in
Length
206.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.97 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
G12
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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 273.961
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 730Ld
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 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld
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
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11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.6 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730Ld
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
504 mi
Range
897 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
504 mi
897 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
210.3 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
