The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 73,900
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 65,700
 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW ActiveHybrid 5
€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 500 is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Mercedes E 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.53 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 278.922
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Performance

Mercedes E 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 5

▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.72 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes E 500
529 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
178.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data