The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 90,800
![Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
€ 111,000
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W222.webp)
€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the S 400 and the S 500 are absolutely identical. Both are 201.4 inches long, 74.8 inches wide and 58.9 inches tall.
S 400
S 500
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
201.4
201.4 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 400
S 500
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
![Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.68 %
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
General
S 400
S 500
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
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 400
S 500
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 276.824
Engine Code
M 278.929
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 400
328 hp
449 hp
S 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 400
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
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S 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500
▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
S 400
13.41 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 400
S 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
S 400
28 mpg
27 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
518 mi
Range
572 mi
S 400
518 mi
572 mi
S 500
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).
164.8 kWh
S 400
159.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 400
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data