The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

€ 79,300
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 152,700
 Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,700

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
200 in
Length
206.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
11.75 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
8.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data