The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 76,200
€ 97,200
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 320 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200
126.4
206.2
200 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
G12
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 730Ld
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
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19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
674 mi
Range
850 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
850 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
