The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 80,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) S 500 long
€ 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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 long
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
124.6
205.7
205.1 in
Length
205.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 long
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.74 %
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.930
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long

Performance

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
21 mpg
S 500 long
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
726 mi
Range
504 mi
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
504 mi
S 500 long
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).
210.3 kWh
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data