The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 138,400
€ 99,800
€ 138,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 63 AMG is 4.9 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740Li
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
85.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.3
126.4
206.2
201.3 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740Li
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
10.87 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740Li
W221
Generation
G12
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
BMW 740Li
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 156.984
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
388 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
388 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
