The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
€ 87,200

€ 112,900

€ 87,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 400 HYBRID is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.4
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.4 in
119.5
201.4
126.4
205.2
201.4 in
Length
205.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.26 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
W222/X222
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 276.960
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
328 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12.94 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
37 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
690 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
690 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 400 HYBRID
119.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data