The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 80,300
€ 101,300
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the S 350 BlueTEC is 4.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 long
58.5
73.7
83.5
58
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
119.5
200.6
124.6
205.1
200.6 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 long
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.87 %
General
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 long
W221
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.868
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
17.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 lb/hp
S 350 BlueTEC
17.93 lb/hp
11.43 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
20 mpg
S 500 long
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
706 mi
Range
474 mi
S 350 BlueTEC
706 mi
474 mi
S 500 long
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).
223.5 kWh
S 350 BlueTEC
150.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
