The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 88,500
€ 134,200
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.9
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
120.9
200
119.5
201.3
200 in
Length
201.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
General
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
32 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
828 mi
Range
375 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
375 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
282.3 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
