The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 138,400
€ 85,100
€ 138,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
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
119.5
201.3
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
4277 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.29 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
388 mi
Range
872 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
388 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
