The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 85,900
€ 97,300
€ 85,900
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 these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is 5.1 inches longer.
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
124.6
205.7
119.5
200.6
205.7 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
General
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 642.932
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
383 hp
S 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19.67 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
30 mpg
21 mpg
S 500
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
717 mi
Range
508 mi
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
717 mi
508 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
160.5 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
160.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
