The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 99,800
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 99,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Li is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
124.6
206.4
206.2 in
Length
206.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4068 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
937 lb
18.72 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
G12
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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740Li
35 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data