The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 95,600
€ 90,600
€ 95,600
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long is 5.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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
124.6
205.7
120.9
200
205.7 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.22 %
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
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 272.974
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
284 lb‑ft
332 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
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
699 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
731 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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
1168 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
