The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
€ 101,100
€ 95,400
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 500 is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Mercedes S 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.3
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
119.5
200.6
126.4
205.5
200.6 in
Length
205.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.93 %
General
Mercedes S 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 273.968
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
495 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
214 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 500
214 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
