The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
€ 138,400
€ 112,900
€ 138,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,900
ⓘ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. The Mercedes S 63 AMG is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.4
74.9
84
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
119.5
201.3
126.4
205.2
201.3 in
Length
205.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.49 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
W221
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 156.984
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
388 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
388 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
272.8 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 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
