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

€ 105,900

€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 and height, but the S 350 BlueTEC is 5.1 inches shorter.
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
124.6
205.7
200.6 in
Length
205.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5842 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.62 %

General
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 278.932


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
25 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
759 mi
Range
549 mi
S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
549 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
178.2 kWh
S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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