The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 152,700
€ 83,900
€ 152,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740i
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
124.6
206.4
120.9
200
206.4 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740i
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
12.44 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 157.980
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
537 hp
316 hp
BMW 740i
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
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8.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
8.91 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
22 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
533 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
533 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
198.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
