The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 154,300
€ 74,400
€ 154,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘ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 600 long is 13.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
1473
1871
2120
1479
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1479 mm
3165
5210
3070
5072
5210 mm
Length
5072 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
2180 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
11.01 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
V12 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 275.953
Engine Code
N57-D30


3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5513 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 730d
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
830 NM
540 NM
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
4.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
4.27 kg/bhp
8.02 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
391 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
270.9 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 600 long
270.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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