The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 105,900
€ 70,900
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
58.5
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
120.9
199.7
119.5
200
199.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.79 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline 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 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
529 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
