The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 83,900
€ 141,400
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400
ⓘ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 740i is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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
124.6
206.4
200 in
Length
206.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.17 %
General
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
22 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
629 mi
Range
375 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
375 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 740i
149.7 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
