The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 222,800
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 81,500
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 222,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is 16.4 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 730d.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1471
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
3165
5243
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
5243 mm
Length
5079 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
2270 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
285 kg
12.56 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
V12 petrol 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
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 730d
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1000 NM
560 NM
BMW 730d

Performance

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

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

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3.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3.76 kg/bhp
7.81 kg/bhp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
19 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 730d
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
386 mi
828 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 65 AMG long
274.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data