The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 80,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 85,200
 BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740Li
€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 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 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
126.4
205.2
205.1 in
Length
205.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.5 %
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N54
OM 642.930
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
726 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data