The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 94,200
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

The BMW 740i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
200.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.93 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
G11
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 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
170.8 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data