The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 99,400
€ 87,300
€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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, but the S 500 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.73 %
General
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
W221
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 500
S 400 HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 273.968
Engine Code
M 272.974


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
383 hp
295 hp
S 400 HYBRID
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
S 400 HYBRID
Performance
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
S 500
11.57 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
S 500
19 mpg
30 mpg
S 400 HYBRID
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
708 mi
S 500
462 mi
708 mi
S 400 HYBRID
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
149.7 kWh
S 500
229.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
S 400 HYBRID
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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