The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 81,800
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) S 500
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID and the S 500 are absolutely identical. Both are 201.4 inches long, 74.8 inches wide and 58.9 inches tall.
S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
S 500
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
201.4 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
S 500
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.7 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
S 500
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
S 500
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 651.921
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
449 hp
S 500
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500

Performance

S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
S 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500

▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
19.48 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
S 500
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
53 mpg
27 mpg
S 500
50 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
572 mi
S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
989 mi
572 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
164.8 kWh
S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
90.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data