The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 70,900
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 75,600
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF is just 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 730d BluePerformance
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance 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 DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
200 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 730d BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.930
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 DPF
232 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data