The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 112,900
€ 89,100
€ 112,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is 11.6 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
1484
1902
2134
1485
1871
2120
1902 mm
Width
1871 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1484 mm
Height
1485 mm
3210
5212
3035
5096
5212 mm
Length
5096 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
2145 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.36 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
F02
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol 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
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
459 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
459 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
700 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
▶ REPLAY
4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4.67 kg/bhp
6.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
529 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450
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 7L
178.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
