The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 83,900
€ 78,700
€ 83,900
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 740i is 13.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
1471
1902
2134
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5079
3165
5210
5079 mm
Length
5210 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
1900 kg
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2515 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Straight-six petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 740i
316 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
450 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
▶ REPLAY
6.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
6.01 kg/bhp
8.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 740i
36 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
629 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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).
172.8 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
