The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 236,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 83,900
 BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 236,200
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 Mercedes S 65 AMG long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
75.4 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
124.6
208.1
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
208.1 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
15.56 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-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 279
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 279.980
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
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
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
629 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
418 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data