The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 107,300
€ 105,900
€ 107,300
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 long is 6.1 inches longer and 1.2 inches narrower.
Mercedes S 500 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 long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.12 %
General
Mercedes S 500 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 long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 273.968
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.95 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
495 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
495 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
214 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
