BMW 745i vs Mercedes-Benz S430
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Mercedes-Benz S430
Overview
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz S430S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 745i | S430 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz S430S430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,900 (best) | $77,250 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz S430S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 23.3 gal (best) | 23.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz S430S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp (best) | 275 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft (best) | 295 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.4 L (best) | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz S430S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 18 cu ft (best) | 15.4 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,376 lbs | 4,160 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.7 in | 121.5 in (best) |
| Length | 198 in | 203.3 in (best) |
| Width | 74.9 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 58.7 in (best) | 56.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 745i745i | Mercedes-Benz S430S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 745i | Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 745i $69,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S430 $77,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | S430 4MATIC $77,250 MSRP |