The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 83,900
€ 72,400
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW 740i is 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
74.9
84
58
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
120.9
200
119.5
200
200 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
629 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
