The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 88,300
€ 219,000
€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 219,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 730d is 14.5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1478
1902
2169
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1478 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5098
3165
5243
5098 mm
Length
5243 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
2270 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2705 kg
Weight Difference:
425 kg
18.72 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
G11
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.982

4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 730d
261 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730d
620 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
7.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.76 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.07 kg/bhp
3.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 730d
53 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
46 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
915 mi
Range
378 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
378 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
280.3 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
280.3 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
163 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
355 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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