The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 82,100
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 82,100
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

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 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5919 lb
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.37 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
W221
Generation
W221
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 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19.05 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
24 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
726 mi
Range
526 mi
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
526 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
185.7 kWh
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data