The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 96,700

€ 105,900

€ 96,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 400 long is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
S 400 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.5
124.6
205.7
206.5 in
Length
205.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 400 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5842 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
S 400 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 400 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 278.932


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 400 long
328 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 400 long
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
S 400 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

S 400 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
S 400 long
13.91 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 400 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 400 long
28 mpg
25 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
518 mi
Range
549 mi
S 400 long
518 mi
549 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
178.2 kWh
S 400 long
159.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 400 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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