The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 81,500
€ 145,100
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730d is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.9
74.9
84
58.5
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
120.9
200
119.5
201.3
200 in
Length
201.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.38 %
General
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
254 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
828 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
