The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 80,300
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) S 350 BlueTEC
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) S 320 CDI DPF
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900

ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC is 0.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 350 BlueTEC
S 320 CDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 350 BlueTEC
S 320 CDI DPF
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

S 350 BlueTEC
S 320 CDI DPF
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 350 BlueTEC
S 320 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.868
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
232 hp
S 320 CDI DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

S 350 BlueTEC
S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 350 BlueTEC
S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
28 mpg
S 320 CDI DPF
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
674 mi
S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
674 mi
S 320 CDI DPF
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).
170.8 kWh
S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 350 BlueTEC
S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data