The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 97,300
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730Ld
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900

ⓘ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 DPF.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
207.1 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
G12
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 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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 642.930
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 DPF
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 DPF

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 730Ld
866 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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).
170.8 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data