The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 155,400
€ 97,200
€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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 600 long is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 600 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 600 long
BMW 730Ld
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
11.53 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
G12
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 730Ld
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 275.953
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
391 mi
Range
850 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
