The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 88,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 740d is just 0.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1471
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
3035
5080
5079 mm
Length
5080 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.98 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

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

75 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.52 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 740d
47 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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).
170.8 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data