The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 99,700
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 230,400
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 230,400

ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
201.6 in
Length
206.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4387 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
12.52 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
G11
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
5-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 B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
34 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 740d
866 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
270.9 kWh
BMW 740d
115.2 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data