The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 56,600
€ 101,100
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Legend 3.5 V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
57.2
72.7
83.7
58.5
73.7
83.5
72.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
110.2
195.2
119.5
200.6
195.2 in
Length
200.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
4109 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
8.18 %
General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
KB1
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
378 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
214 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
