The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 112,900
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
€ 106,700
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 112,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
58.4
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
74.9
84
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
205.2 in
Length
201.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.86 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
459 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
10.3 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
178.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data