The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

€ 83,900
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 238,600
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 740i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
124.6
208.4
200 in
Length
208.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
15.56 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

General

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F01
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-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 N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 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
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data