The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 60,000
€ 101,300
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,300
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
57.1
72.6
80.5
58
73.7
83.5
72.6 in
Width
73.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
110.2
196.3
124.6
205.1
196.3 in
Length
205.1 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
4308 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.55 %
General
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
KB2
Generation
W221
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 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
291 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
274 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
14.8 lb/hp
11.43 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
20 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
27 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
474 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
391 mi
474 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
223.5 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
219.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
785 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
