The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

€ 81,500
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 238,600
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,600

ⓘ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 21.5 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1471
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1501
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
1914
2130
1902 mm
Width
1914 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1471 mm
Height
1501 mm
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
3165
5294
5079 mm
Length
5294 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
2250 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 kg
11.78 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-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 N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 730d
254 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
BMW 730d
560 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

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

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.62 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.81 kg/bhp
3.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730d
47 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data