The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 105,900
€ 134,200
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,200
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
201.3
199.7 in
Length
201.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.35 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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 156
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
529 mi
Range
375 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
375 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
282.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
