The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 90,800

€ 71,900

€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 400 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
S 400
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 400
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.25 %

General
S 400
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 400
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 276.824
Engine Code
OM 651.961


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
S 400
328 hp
201 hp
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 400
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
S 400
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

S 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
S 400
13.41 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 400
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S 400
28 mpg
41 mpg
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
518 mi
Range
905 mi
S 400
518 mi
905 mi
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
117.3 kWh
S 400
159.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 400
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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