The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
€ 79,700

€ 152,500

€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,500
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58.2
74.9
84
59
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
59 in
126.4
205.2
119.5
201.4
205.2 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.42 %

General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F02
Generation
W222/X222
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 157.985


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
242 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
664 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
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
7.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
720 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
431 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).
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld
141.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data