The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 78,700
€ 83,900
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘ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 13.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740i
1473
1871
2120
1471
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1471 mm
3165
5210
3070
5079
5210 mm
Length
5079 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740i
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2515 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 642.930
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740i
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
540 NM
450 NM
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
▶ REPLAY
8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
8.62 kg/bhp
6.01 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
34 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
665 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
