The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
124.6
206.4
199.7 in
Length
206.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
14.55 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d BluePerformance
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 275
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
26 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
386 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).
274.7 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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