The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 81,500
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 84,000
 Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI long
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000

ⓘ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 13.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
1471
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
3165
5210
5079 mm
Length
5210 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2655 kg
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
4.11 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI 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 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 730d
254 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730d
560 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI long

Performance

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

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.81 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 730d
47 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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