The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 70,900
€ 103,200
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200
ⓘ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 740Li.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 642.930
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 740Li
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
674 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
664 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
