The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 105,900
€ 76,200
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 0.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI
1485
1902
2134
1473
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1485 mm
Height
1473 mm
3070
5072
3035
5080
5072 mm
Length
5080 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2635 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2625 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
4.48 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI
F01
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
459 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
700 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI
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4.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.73 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4.62 kg/bhp
8.73 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
30 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
529 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
170.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
