The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 84,000
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI long
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 84,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 long is 13.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740d
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1479
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1479 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
3165
5210
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
3070
5072
5210 mm
Length
5072 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740d
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.17 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI 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 N57
OM 642.932
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
232 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
540 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
8.92 kg/bhp
6.71 kg/bhp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
665 mi
710 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
172.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data