The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 76,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) S 320 CDI
€ 71,900
 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 S 320 CDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 320 CDI
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 320 CDI
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.71 %
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

S 320 CDI
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 320 CDI
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
OM 642.932
Engine Code
OM 651.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
S 320 CDI
232 hp
201 hp
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

S 320 CDI
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 320 CDI
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S 320 CDI
28 mpg
41 mpg
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
905 mi
S 320 CDI
674 mi
905 mi
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
117.3 kWh
S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 320 CDI
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data