The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 78,700
![Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
€ 99,600
![BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_7er_G11.webp)
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long is 11.2 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740d
1473
1871
2120
1478
1902
2169
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1473 mm
Height
1478 mm
3165
5210
3070
5098
5210 mm
Length
5098 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740d
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
1945 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
![Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.75 %
![BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_G11.png)
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
G11
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.930
Engine Code
B57-D30
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740d
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
540 NM
680 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 740d
▶ REPLAY
8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
8.62 kg/bhp
6.16 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 740d
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
665 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
821 mi
BMW 740d
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data