The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 84,000
€ 94,200
€ 84,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 11.2 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740i
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 long
BMW 740i
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2400 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
13.04 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
G11
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 642.932
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
232 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740i
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
540 NM
450 NM
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
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8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
8.92 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
34 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
665 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
665 mi
713 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
172.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
