The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 78,700
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
€ 81,400
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 740d is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
124.6
205.1
199.7 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
F01
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 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 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