The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 85,100
€ 145,100
€ 85,100
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 a little. The BMW 740d is 3.4 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
1471
1902
2134
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
3070
5079
3035
5113
5079 mm
Length
5113 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2515 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
8.49 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F01
Generation
W221
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 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol 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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
537 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
537 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
800 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.95 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.28 kg/bhp
3.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 740d
50 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
872 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
