The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 85,200
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740Li
€ 80,200
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 740Li is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
205.2 in
Length
205.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.5 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-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 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.49 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
726 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
189.4 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data