The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 90,600
€ 134,800
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 14.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes Maybach S 500
57.9
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
120.9
200
132.5
214.7
200 in
Length
214.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6162 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.89 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes Maybach S 500
F01
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes Maybach S 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Maybach S 500
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
731 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
559 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
