The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 94,200
€ 107,200
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 400 d is 0.4 inches longer.
S 400 d
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
201.8
119.5
201.4
201.8 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 400 d
S 500
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.09 %
General
S 400 d
S 500
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 400 d
S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 656.929
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 400 d
335 hp
449 hp
S 500
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 400 d
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
S 400 d
13.56 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 400 d
S 500
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S 400 d
42 mpg
29 mpg
S 500
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
606 mi
S 400 d
777 mi
606 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
155.3 kWh
S 400 d
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
S 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 400 d
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
