S320 vs 730Li

[conti-man]

MB released S320 a few month ago.  BMW launched 730Li this month.  These are scaled down/tuned down versions of their S400 and 740Li respectively.  I think they both retain a 3 litre engine.  Are the savings from S400 and 740Li respectively worth the while given the lower specs?  Any comments on which is better?

[Thaiyotakamli]

Just find which car best suit u. Spec wise depends on whether u need those high end spec.

[Krieger]

I will take a 730 anytime.

[Angcheek]

Just find which car best suit u. Spec wise depends on whether u need those high end spec.

 

Fiat500 suit me best !  The only Spec I need is my reading glasses. 

[Audi2016]

If for better driving experience, I'd still stick to a base Porsche Panamera with its 3.6L V6.

 

If only strictly between this two options, the S-class looks more iconic. I dunno what the 7 series design language is trying to get at so I can't appreciate that styling.

[Sunny]

go for BMW ..be different from the rest.

 

 

cos merc S and E and C all looking like A2, A3, and A4 paper size

[inlinesix]

S class => u want to be driven

 

7 series -> u want to drive it

 

S320 is V6

 

730 is 2L turbo.

 

I have seen 730 In Beijing.  Look for the 7 series folder.  i have posted photo of it.

 

Once open bonnet of 730, really CMI with the 4 pot.

[Mercury1]

MB released S320 a few month ago. BMW launched 730Li this month. These are scaled down/tuned down versions of their S400 and 740Li respectively. I think they both retain a 3 litre engine. Are the savings from S400 and 740Li respectively worth the while given the lower specs? Any comments on which is better?

I'm not a fan of large cars, have driven both s class and 7 series I find the s class much easier to drive and guide around tight spots.

 

also for this range of cars a factor to consider is the presence it commands, again subjective but s class also edges in this area.

 

7 series is more comfy though for the rear passengers

[conti-man]

S class => u want to be driven

 

7 series -> u want to drive it

 

S320 is V6

 

730 is 2L turbo.

 

I have seen 730 In Beijing.  Look for the 7 series folder.  i have posted photo of it.

 

Once open bonnet of 730, really CMI with the 4 pot.

 

 

Wow.. I didn't know 730Li is 2L turbo.  And 4 cylinders? I must say I'm taken aback by such scaling down.

[inlinesix]

Wow.. I didn't know 730Li is 2L turbo.  And 4 cylinders? I must say I'm taken aback by such scaling down.

 

4 pots definitely.  Look at G10/G11 thread.

[Carbon82]

Although the 730Li come in 4 pot 2.0L form, the spec look pretty decent. Still can qualify for a $5K CEVS rebate!

 

Engine Capacity: 1,998cc

Max. Horsepower: 258hp @5,000 - 6,500rpm

Max. Torque: 400Nm @1,550 - 4,400rpm

Top Speed: 250Km/h

0 - 100Km/h: 6.3 sec

Fuel Consumption (Combinde): 5.8L/100Km (17.2Km/L)

CO2 Emission: 134g/Km

[conti-man]

4 pots definitely.  Look at G10/G11 thread.

 

Yes, I went to read your post in G10/G11 discussion.  Thanks.

 

Anyone knows the different in specs between S400 and S320?  S350 is diesel, we know.

Although the 730Li come in 4 pot 2.0L form, the spec look pretty decent. Still can qualify for a $5K CEVS rebate!

 

Engine Capacity: 1,998cc

Max. Horsepower: 258hp @5,000 - 6,500rpm

Max. Torque: 400Nm @1,550 - 4,400rpm

Top Speed: 250Km/h

0 - 100Km/h: 6.3 sec

Fuel Consumption (Combinde): 5.8L/100Km (17.2Km/L)

CO2 Emission: 134g/Km

 

 

Why can't they do a 6 pot 2L engine like the old days?  Would a 4 pot be as smooth to drive as a 6 pot?

[Mockngbrd]

Yes, I went to read your post in G10/G11 discussion.  Thanks.

 

Anyone knows the different in specs between S400 and S320?  S350 is diesel, we know.

 

 

Why can't they do a 6 pot 2L engine like the old days?  Would a 4 pot be as smooth to drive as a 6 pot?

 

Because it's less efficient/higher consumption + heavier weight. Technology has moved on alot from the "old days"

 

The amount of insulation on the new 7? you prob can't hear anything from the engine liao. 

 

(Handling on a new 7 with the lighter 4-pot will be pretty interesting too!)

 

 

mercedes sux

Edited June 22, 2016 by Mockngbrd

[Carbon82]

Yes, it is about efficiency and weight. The earlier generation Nissan Cefiro come in V6 2.0L and many have complained it is a drinker.

[RadX]

Because it's less efficient/higher consumption + heavier weight. Technology has moved on alot from the "old days"

 

The amount of insulation on the new 7? you prob can't hear anything from the engine liao. 

 

 

 

mercedes sux

 

 

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[Mockngbrd]

no lah accoding to @davidtch, IL6 RAWKS!!!

 

 

NOTHING, I MEAN NOTHING COMES CLOSE

 

@davidtch say wan  

ahem

 

 

Edited June 22, 2016 by Mockngbrd

[Angcheek]

go for BMW ..be different from the rest.

 

 

cos merc S and E and C all looking like A2, A3, and A4 paper size

 

 

OUCH ! hahahaha 

[RadX]

ahem

 

 

 

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