The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 81,800

€ 103,500

€ 81,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 350 BlueTEC is 0.4 inches shorter.
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
201.8
201.4 in
Length
201.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %

General
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
W222/X222
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
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 642.861
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
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 500
▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
S 350 BlueTEC
16.97 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
36 mpg
S 500
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
659 mi
S 350 BlueTEC
791 mi
659 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
113.1 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
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 BlueTEC
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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