The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 76,200

€ 97,900

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740e iPerformance.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
58
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
119.5
200
120.9
200.7
200 in
Length
200.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.46 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
W221
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 642.932
Engine Code
B48


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
322 hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740e iPerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740e iPerformance
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19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
20 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
674 mi
Range
1243 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
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).
43.6 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
87 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data