The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 88,700
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740Li
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800

ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1481
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1481 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
3210
5219
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
3165
5243
5219 mm
Length
5243 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1920 kg
Kerb Weight
2270 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2705 kg
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
350 kg
15.42 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
F02
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740Li
316 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740Li
450 NM
1000 NM
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

79 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
6.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.76 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
6.08 kg/bhp
3.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740Li
36 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
386 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).
274.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data