The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 222,800
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 222,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
206.4 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
11.23 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
386 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
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 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data