The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 134,200
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 134,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 63 AMG is 1.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
201.3
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
201.3 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
10 mpg
city
32 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
375 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
375 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
282.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data