The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 82,200

€ 99,400

€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 300 h is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S 500.
S 300 h
S 500
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
200
201.4 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 300 h
S 500
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %

General
S 300 h
S 500
W222/X222
Generation
W221
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 h
S 500
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 651.921
Engine Code
M 273.968


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 300 h
228 hp
383 hp
S 500
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 300 h
553 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 300 h
S 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

S 300 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
S 300 h
19.48 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 300 h
S 500
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
19 mpg
S 300 h
55 mpg
19 mpg
S 500
56 mpg
city
13 mpg
56 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1012 mi
Range
462 mi
S 300 h
1012 mi
462 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
229.2 kWh
S 300 h
88.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 300 h
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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