The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 76,500

€ 97,300

€ 76,500
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 BlueTEC and the S 500 are absolutely identical. Both are 200.6 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
S 350 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
S 500
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %

General
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.862
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
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
Performance
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
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
▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
21 mpg
S 500
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
759 mi
Range
508 mi
S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
508 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 BlueTEC
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












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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