The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 78,700
€ 79,700
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 730Ld
1473
1871
2120
1478
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1478 mm
3165
5210
3210
5212
5210 mm
Length
5212 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 730Ld
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.25 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 730Ld
W221
Generation
F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 730Ld
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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 730Ld
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
540 NM
540 NM
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
▶ REPLAY
8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
8.62 kg/bhp
8.16 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
34 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
665 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
