The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
€ 91,100
€ 112,900
€ 91,100
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 Mercedes S 420 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
1473
1871
2120
1484
1902
2134
1871 mm
Width
1902 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1473 mm
Height
1484 mm
3035
5080
3210
5212
5080 mm
Length
5212 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
2090 kg
Kerb Weight
2145 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2660 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.56 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
W221
Generation
F02
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 420 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
459 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 bhp
459 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
730 NM
700 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
▶ REPLAY
6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
6.61 kg/bhp
4.67 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
30 mpg
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
595 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
193.4 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 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
247 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
