The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 219,000
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 219,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 16.4 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1471
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1471 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
3165
5243
5079 mm
Length
5243 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
2270 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2705 kg
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
255 kg
11.23 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
309 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740d
309 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740d
630 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

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

75 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.76 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.52 kg/bhp
3.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740d
47 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
39 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
378 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
378 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
280.3 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
280.3 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
355 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data