The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 86,000
![Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
€ 101,100
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221-09.webp)
€ 86,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 350 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 500.
S 350 d
S 500
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
200.6
201.4 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350 d
S 500
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
![Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
General
S 350 d
S 500
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 350 d
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 642.867
Engine Code
M 273.968
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 350 d
254 hp
383 hp
S 500
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 350 d
457 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 350 d
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
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S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500
▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
S 350 d
17.57 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 d
S 500
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 350 d
41 mpg
21 mpg
S 500
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
46 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
763 mi
Range
495 mi
S 350 d
763 mi
495 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
214 kWh
S 350 d
117.3 kWh
214 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 d
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data