The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 230,400
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 83,900
 BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900

ⓘ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 740i.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i 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 (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint BMW 740i 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 740i
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
827 lb
16.49 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
W221
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 275.982
Engine Code
N55-B30
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
316 hp
BMW 740i
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

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

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
270.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data