The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 76,500
€ 90,600
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,600
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.9
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
119.5
200.6
120.9
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.44 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
W221
Generation
F01
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 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 642.862
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
759 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















