The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 219,000
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 74,400
 BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 219,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400

ⓘ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 65 AMG long is 6.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
206.4 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
14.55 %
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 275.982
Engine Code
N57-D30
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d
10 mpg
city
26 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
378 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
378 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
280.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data