The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 152,500
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 81,400
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 BMW 740d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
119.5
201.4
199.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.64 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F01
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 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
7.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 740d
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
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