The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 76,200

€ 88,300

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 320 CDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
1473
1871
2120
1478
1902
2169
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1473 mm
Height
1478 mm
3035
5080
3070
5098
5080 mm
Length
5098 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2450 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
8.89 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
G11
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.932
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 730d
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
540 NM
620 NM
BMW 730d
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
8.73 kg/bhp
7.07 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
34 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 730d
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
674 mi
Range
915 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
915 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
515 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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