The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 74,400
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900

ⓘ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. The BMW 730d is just 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
199.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
170.8 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data