The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 89,100
![Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
€ 99,400
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221.webp)
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘ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, but the S 350 long is 5.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 350 long
S 500
58.5
73.7
83.5
58
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 in
124.6
205.7
119.5
200
205.7 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 350 long
S 500
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
![Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.74 %
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
General
S 350 long
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 350 long
S 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 272.965
Engine Code
M 273.968
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3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 350 long
268 hp
383 hp
S 500
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 350 long
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
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S 350 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500
▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
S 350 long
16.66 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 350 long
S 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
S 350 long
23 mpg
19 mpg
S 500
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
543 mi
Range
462 mi
S 350 long
543 mi
462 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
229.2 kWh
S 350 long
195.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 350 long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data