The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 99,600
€ 84,000
€ 99,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
58.2
74.9
85.4
58
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
120.9
200.7
124.6
205.1
200.7 in
Length
205.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.05 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
G11
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
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13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.57 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
821 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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
121.3 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
