The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 80,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 88,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
200 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.74 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
F01
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 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
726 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data