The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 79,300
€ 72,400
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,400
ⓘ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 length, but the BMW 730d BluePerformance is 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
120.9
200
119.5
200
200 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %
General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
888 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
