The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 60,000

€ 103,500

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Legend 3.7 V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500
57.1
72.6
80.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
72.6 in
Width
74.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
110.2
196.3
119.5
201.8
196.3 in
Length
201.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500
4308 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.53 %

General
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500
KB2
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
291 hp
451 hp
Mercedes S 500
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
274 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Legend 3.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
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14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
14.8 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
20 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
659 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
391 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
125 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
219.8 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
785 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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