The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

€ 88,700
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740Li
€ 219,000
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 219,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740Li is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
124.6
206.4
205.5 in
Length
206.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4233 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
15.43 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
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 275
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740Li
316 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
22 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
378 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
378 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).
280.3 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
280.3 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data