The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 80,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200

ⓘ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 BMW 730d BluePerformance is 13.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1479
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
1902
2134
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1479 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
3070
5072
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
3165
5210
5072 mm
Length
5210 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
540 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 kg/bhp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
8.02 kg/bhp
8.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
726 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data