The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 230,400
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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 taller than the BMW 740d.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 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 740d
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
14.3 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

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
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
443 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
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
270.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740d
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