The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 80,300
€ 56,600
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Legend 3.5 V6.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.2
72.7
83.7
73.7 in
Width
72.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.5 in
Height
57.2 in
119.5
200.6
110.2
195.2
200.6 in
Length
195.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4109 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
9.73 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
W221
Generation
KB1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.868
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
▶ REPLAY
17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
41 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
706 mi
Range
378 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
378 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
227.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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