The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 80,300
€ 103,500
€ 80,300
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 S 350 BlueTEC is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 500.
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
200.6
119.5
201.8
200.6 in
Length
201.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.9 %
General
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
OM 642.868
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
451 hp
S 500
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
▶ REPLAY
17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
36 mpg
S 500
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
706 mi
Range
659 mi
S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
659 mi
S 500
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).
125 kWh
S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
125 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
