The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 219,000
€ 85,200
€ 219,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘ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 65 AMG long is 1.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740Li
58
73.7
83.5
58.2
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
124.6
206.4
126.4
205.2
206.4 in
Length
205.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740Li
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
13.21 %
General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740Li
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740Li
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 275.982
Engine Code
N54-B30
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
10 mpg
city
17 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
378 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
378 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
280.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
