The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
€ 71,900
€ 95,400
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.3
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
119.5
200.6
126.4
205.5
200.6 in
Length
205.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.82 %
General
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 651.961
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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21.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.61 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
905 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
