The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 154,300
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 81,500
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 154,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

ⓘ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 13.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
1871
2120
1471
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
3165
5210
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
5210 mm
Length
5079 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
2180 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
195 kg
8.94 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 730d
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
830 NM
560 NM
BMW 730d

Performance

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
4.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
4.27 kg/bhp
7.81 kg/bhp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 730d
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
828 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 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
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data