The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 84,000

€ 80,900

€ 84,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 320 CDI long is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
58
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
205.1
126.4
205.2
205.1 in
Length
205.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.58 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.932
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
232 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
19.67 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
28 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
665 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
665 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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 long
172.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data