The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 105,900
€ 89,100
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 6.1 inches shorter and 1.2 inches wider.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 long
58.5
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
199.7
124.6
205.7
199.7 in
Length
205.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 long
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.47 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 long
F01
Generation
W221
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 7
Mercedes S 350 long
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
529 mi
Range
543 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
543 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
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).
195.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
