The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 154,300
€ 81,500
€ 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 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
205.1
120.9
200
205.1 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.95 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
V12 gasoline 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
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.42 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
11 mpg
city
33 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
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).
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
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
