The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 95,400
€ 99,400
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
58.3
74.9
84
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
126.4
205.5
119.5
200
205.5 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.89 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
349 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
332 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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13.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
13.08 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
35 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
731 mi
462 mi
Mercedes S 500
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
128.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
