The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 76,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 81,500
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 320 CDI is just 0.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1471
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
3035
5080
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
5080 mm
Length
5079 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
1.98 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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 N57
OM 642.932
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 730d
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
540 NM
560 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

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8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
8.73 kg/bhp
7.81 kg/bhp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
34 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 730d
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
828 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data