The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 94,200
S 400 d € 99,700
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 400 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
S 400 d
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
201.8 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 400 d
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.42 %
General
S 400 d
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
W222/X222
Generation
W221
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 400 d
335 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
S 400 d
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
S 400 d
13.56 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 400 d
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 400 d
42 mpg
25 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
777 mi
Range
549 mi
S 400 d
777 mi
549 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
S 400 d
115.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 400 d
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data