The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 76,900
€ 97,300
€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the S 350 and the S 500 are absolutely identical. Both are 200.6 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
S 350
S 500
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
119.5
200.6
200.6 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350
S 500
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.06 %
General
S 350
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 272.965
Engine Code
M 273.961
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 350
268 hp
383 hp
S 500
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 350
258 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 350
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
S 350
15.59 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350
S 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 350
24 mpg
21 mpg
S 500
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
559 mi
Range
508 mi
S 350
559 mi
508 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
208.4 kWh
S 350
189.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
