The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 75,500
€ 106,700
€ 75,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 350 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 500.
S 350
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
119.5
200
119.5
201.4
200 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350
S 500
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.83 %
General
S 350
S 500
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 350
S 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 272.965
Engine Code
M 278.929
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 350
268 hp
449 hp
S 500
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 350
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 350
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
S 350
15.47 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350
S 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 350
23 mpg
28 mpg
S 500
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
554 mi
Range
585 mi
S 350
554 mi
585 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
161.1 kWh
S 350
191.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
S 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
