The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 72,400
		
					
					€ 88,300
					
					
					€ 72,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 88,300
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 730d.
				
				Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 730d
				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 BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 730d
				4310 lb
					Curb Weight
					4068 lb
				5622 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
5401 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								243 lb
									5.64 %
								
								General
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 730d
				W221
	
					Generation
					G11
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Rear-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Rear-wheel drive
						
7-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					8-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 730d
				V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
				Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.930
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
					3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
						at 3600 rpm
					Power
					261 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						232 hp
						261 hp
						BMW 730d
					398 lb‑ft
						at 1600 rpm
					Max. Torque
					457 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						398 lb‑ft
						457 lb‑ft
						BMW 730d
					Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 730d
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							155 mph
						
					7.8 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					6.1 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
354 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
279 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
						18.58 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					15.59 lb/hp
						
				Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						18.58 lb/hp
						15.59 lb/hp
						BMW 730d
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 730d
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						31 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						44 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						31 mpg
						44 mpg
						BMW 730d
					23 mpg
					city
					38 mpg
						
				40 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				23.8 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					20.6 gal
						736 mi
					Range
					915 mi
				Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						736 mi
						915 mi
						BMW 730d
					Environmental Impact
	
				156.4 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).
109.1 kWh
						
				Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						156.4 kWh
						109.1 kWh
						BMW 730d
					Euro 4 III
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6c (WLTP)
						
				320 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					262 g/mi (WLTP)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					BMW 730d
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1312 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1334 lb
				15.9 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					14.6 cu ft
				










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