The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 81,500
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 238,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
124.6
208.4
200 in
Length
208.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.77 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
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
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
33 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
350 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).
269.1 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data