The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 73,700

€ 113,600

€ 73,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 500 long.
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
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
124.6
206.5
200.6 in
Length
206.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %

General
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 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 642.930
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
449 hp
S 500 long
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
26 mpg
S 500 long
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
736 mi
Range
552 mi
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
552 mi
S 500 long
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
170.4 kWh
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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