The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 74,400
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 236,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 730d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
124.6
208.1
199.7 in
Length
208.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
13.77 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
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 65 AMG long
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data