The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 103,200
€ 70,900
€ 103,200
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 740Li is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58 in
126.4
206.2
119.5
200
206.2 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %
General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
322 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.01 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740Li
32 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
664 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
170.8 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
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
