The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 90,600
€ 77,500
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
74.9
84
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
200
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.73 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F01
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
160.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
