The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 80,400
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 230,400
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 80,400
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 considerably. The BMW 740i is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
199.7 in
Length
206.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4266 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
14.95 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

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

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 740i
187.5 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data