The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 114,900

€ 105,900

€ 114,900
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 a little. The Mercedes S 560 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Mercedes S 560
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
74.9
84
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.8
120.9
199.7
201.8 in
Length
199.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.94 %

General
Mercedes S 560
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
W222/X222
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
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 176
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 176.980
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Mercedes S 560
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
10 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 560
28 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
585 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes S 560
585 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 560
161.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data