The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 93,900
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730Ld
€ 76,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 93,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 730Ld is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
207.1 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.94 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

 REPLAY
16.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.24 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.43 lb/hp
19.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
915 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 730Ld
915 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
170.8 kWh
BMW 730Ld
109.1 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data