The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 95,600
€ 105,900
€ 95,600
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 slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long is 6.1 inches longer and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.7
120.9
199.7
205.7 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.71 %
General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
W221
Generation
F01
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 long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 272.974
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
284 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
699 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 long
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
