The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 238,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 740d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
124.6
208.4
200 in
Length
208.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
13.77 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
34 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
872 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
350 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
269.1 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data