The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 112,900
€ 103,500
€ 112,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is 8.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
1484
1902
2134
1496
1899
2130
1902 mm
Width
1899 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1484 mm
Height
1496 mm
3210
5212
3035
5125
5212 mm
Length
5125 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
2145 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2675 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
6.53 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
F02
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
459 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
451 bhp
at 5900 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
459 bhp
451 bhp
Mercedes S 500
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
700 NM
520 NM
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
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
▶ REPLAY
4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.45 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4.67 kg/bhp
4.45 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
30 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
529 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
659 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).
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 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
