The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 76,200
€ 81,500
€ 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. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes S 320 CDI is 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
58
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200
120.9
200
200 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.97 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
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
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
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).
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
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
