Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (455 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i (170 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | S-class (W222) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | S 500 (455 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | 320i (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2013 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2015 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.1-12.8 l/100 km | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4-7.1 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.6-9.1 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 199-213 g/km | |
| Power: | 455 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5250-5500 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.8 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Torque: | 700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 278.929 | M54B22 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4663 cm3 | 2171 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.1 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC PLUS | 5 |
| Length: | 5116 mm | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 1799 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1496 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3035 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1624 mm | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1637 mm | 1495 mm |
| Front overhang: | 888 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1193 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 510 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2695 kg | 1890 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1920 kg | 1390 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m | |
| Tire size: | 245/50 R18 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 | 6.5J x 15 |