The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 76,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 79,700
 BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 320 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
200 in
Length
205.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.46 %
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data