The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 56,600
€ 107,200
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
57.2
72.7
83.7
58.9
74.8
83.9
72.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.2 in
Height
58.9 in
110.2
195.2
119.5
201.4
195.2 in
Length
201.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
4109 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.66 %
General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
KB1
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
516 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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
37 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
378 mi
Range
606 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
606 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).
155.3 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 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
1631 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
