The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 56,300

€ 71,400

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the E 400 is 0.4 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
E 400
E 500
58
73
81.5
57.9
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
113.1
192.1
113.1
191.7
192.1 in
Length
191.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
E 400
E 500
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.04 %

General
E 400
E 500
W212
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
E 400
E 500
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 276.820
Engine Code
M 273.970


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
E 400
328 hp
383 hp
E 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
E 400
354 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
E 500
Performance
E 400
E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

E 500
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
E 400
12 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
E 400
E 500
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
E 400
31 mpg
21 mpg
E 500
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
41 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
489 mi
Range
452 mi
E 400
489 mi
452 mi
E 500
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
208.4 kWh
E 400
142.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
E 400
E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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