The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 95,600
€ 106,700
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘ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. The S 400 HYBRID long is 4.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 500.
S 400 HYBRID long
S 500
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
124.6
205.7
119.5
201.4
205.7 in
Length
201.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 400 HYBRID long
S 500
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.21 %
General
S 400 HYBRID long
S 500
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 400 HYBRID long
S 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 272.974
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
449 hp
S 500
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 400 HYBRID long
284 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 400 HYBRID long
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 400 HYBRID long
S 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
28 mpg
S 500
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
699 mi
Range
585 mi
S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
585 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 HYBRID long
151.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 400 HYBRID long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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