The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
€ 103,300

€ 238,600

€ 103,300
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 740Le iPerformance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.5
74.9
85.4
59.1
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
59.1 in
126.4
206.2
124.6
208.4
206.2 in
Length
208.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.44 %

General
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
G12
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 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
B48
Engine Code
M 279.980


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
322 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
13.8 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
102 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1243 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
1243 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
43.6 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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
43.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data