The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 109,700
€ 105,900
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 6.1 inches longer and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.7
120.9
199.7
205.7 in
Length
199.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.93 %
General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
W221
Generation
F01
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 278.932
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
521 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
