The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 105,900
€ 90,800
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 400
58.5
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
199.7
119.5
201.4
199.7 in
Length
201.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 400
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.91 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 400
F01
Generation
W222/X222
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 400
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
529 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
