The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 112,900
€ 93,400
€ 112,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is 3.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
58.4
74.9
84
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.4 in
Height
58.9 in
126.4
205.2
119.5
201.8
205.2 in
Length
201.8 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
F02
Generation
W222/X222
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 7L
Mercedes S 450
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
459 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
10.3 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
25 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
529 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
659 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).
125 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
