The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 81,500
€ 78,700
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,700
ⓘ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 is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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
124.6
205.1
200 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.75 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
828 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 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
