The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750Li xDrive Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 102,800

€ 72,400

€ 102,800
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
The BMW 750Li is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.2
74.9
84
58
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
126.4
205.2
119.5
200
205.2 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.43 %

General
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 750Li
402 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 750Li
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
11.71 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 750Li
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
428 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW 750Li
428 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 750Li
225.5 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750Li
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data