The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 93,800
€ 236,200
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730Ld is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1485
1902
2169
1499
1915
2130
1902 mm
Width
1915 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1485 mm
Height
1499 mm
3210
5238
3165
5287
5238 mm
Length
5287 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1895 kg
Kerb Weight
2250 kg
2490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg
Weight Difference:
355 kg
15.78 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
G12
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
BMW 730Ld
620 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
7.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.62 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld
7.26 kg/bhp
3.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730Ld
52 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
897 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW 730Ld
897 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
111 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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 730Ld
111 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
530 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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