The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 78,700
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) S 320 CDI DPF long
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 78,700
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. Both cars are the same width, but the S 320 CDI DPF long is 4.5 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
S 320 CDI DPF long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 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 DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
205.1 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 320 CDI DPF long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.61 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

S 320 CDI DPF long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
W221
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 320 CDI DPF long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 642.930
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 320 CDI DPF long
232 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 320 CDI DPF long
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

S 320 CDI DPF long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI DPF long

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 320 CDI DPF long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
24 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
526 mi
S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
526 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
185.7 kWh
S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 320 CDI DPF long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data