The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 88,700
€ 138,400
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,400
ⓘ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 740Li is 4.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 63 AMG
58.3
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
205.5
119.5
201.3
205.5 in
Length
201.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.25 %
General
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F02
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 740Li
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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 740Li
316 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
629 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
272.8 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
