The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)

€ 99,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 95,400
 BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
€ 99,700
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58.3
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
200.6 in
Length
205.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.89 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
W221
Generation
F02
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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 278.932
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data