The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 70,900

€ 106,700

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 740Le iPerformance.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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 DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
W221
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Le 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 642.930
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 DPF
232 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
84 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
20 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
674 mi
Range
1021 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
1021 mi
BMW 740Le 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).
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
53.1 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data