The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 92,700
€ 90,600
€ 92,700
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 450 CDI is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.15 %
General
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 629.911
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
615 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
187.2 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 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
