The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 79,700
€ 80,200
€ 79,700
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 BMW 730Ld is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.2
74.9
84
58
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
126.4
205.2
124.6
205.1
205.2 in
Length
205.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.25 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
F02
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 730Ld
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 730Ld
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 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
726 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
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 730Ld
141.9 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
