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 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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 BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
199.7 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.99 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data