The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 74,400
€ 146,000
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 730d is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
58.2
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
199.7
124.6
206.4
199.7 in
Length
206.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.35 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
26 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
274.7 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
