The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 840d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 100,000
BMW 840d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 840d Coupé
€ 327,300
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 840d Coupé is 10 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
BMW 840d Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
52.8
Blueprint BMW 840d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
84.1
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
74.9 in
Width
77.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
52.8 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint BMW 840d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
111.1
190.7
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
190.7 in
Length
180.7 in
111.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 840d Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 840d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.83 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

General

BMW 840d Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
G15
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 840d Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 840d Coupé
316 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 840d Coupé
502 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Performance

BMW 840d Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840d Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

▶ REPLAY
13.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
BMW 840d Coupé
13.29 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 840d Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 840d Coupé
39 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
345 mi
BMW 840d Coupé
672 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
272.8 kWh
BMW 840d Coupé
125.5 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 840d Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data