The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 70,900
€ 105,900
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF is 0.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
1473
1871
2120
1485
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1485 mm
3035
5080
3070
5072
5080 mm
Length
5072 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2635 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
7.78 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
W221
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 642.930
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
459 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 bhp
459 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
540 NM
700 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
8.43 kg/bhp
4.62 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
674 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
460 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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