The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 105,900
€ 99,400
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘ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 500.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 500
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 500
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.2 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 500
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 500
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 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
529 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
462 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
