The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 105,900
€ 97,500
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,500
ⓘ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 450 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 450 long
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.12 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 450 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 450 long
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
529 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 450 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
