The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 90,400

€ 109,800

€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800
ⓘ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 and height, but the S 400 d is 4.8 inches shorter.
S 400 d
S 500 long
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
124.6
206.5
201.8 in
Length
206.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 400 d
S 500 long
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %

General
S 400 d
S 500 long
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 400 d
S 500 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
S 400 d
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 lb/hp
S 400 d
13.19 lb/hp
9.89 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 400 d
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 400 d
45 mpg
28 mpg
S 500 long
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
836 mi
Range
585 mi
S 400 d
836 mi
585 mi
S 500 long
Environmental Impact
107 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).
161.1 kWh
S 400 d
107 kWh
161.1 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 400 d
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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