The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 80,200

€ 103,500

€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 500.
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
58
73.7
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
124.6
205.1
119.5
201.8
205.1 in
Length
201.8 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %

General
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
OM 642.930
Engine Code
M 256.930


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
451 hp
S 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
36 mpg
S 500
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
726 mi
Range
659 mi
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
659 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
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).
125 kWh
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
125 kWh
S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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