The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 76,500

€ 107,200

€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘ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 0.8 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
201.4
200.6 in
Length
201.4 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
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %

General
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
W221
Generation
W222/X222
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 642.862
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
449 hp
S 500
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
516 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
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
29 mpg
S 500
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
759 mi
Range
606 mi
S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
606 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).
155.3 kWh
S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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