The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 146,000

€ 84,800

€ 146,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 63 AMG long is 6.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740d
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
206.4
120.9
199.7
206.4 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740d
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.38 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 156.984
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
518 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
465 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
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9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
9.11 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
16 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
27 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
386 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
274.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data