The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

€ 79,700
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld
€ 145,100
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 79,700
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 slightly. The BMW 730Ld is 3.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
119.5
201.3
205.2 in
Length
201.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.85 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

General

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
242 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 730Ld
141.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data