The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 63,200
€ 71,400
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is just 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 500
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
192.9
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 500
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.33 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 500
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 500
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
651 mi
Range
452 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
