The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 101,100
€ 87,800
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 300 h long.
S 500
S 300 h long
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
119.5
200.6
124.6
206.5
200.6 in
Length
206.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 300 h long
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
S 500
S 300 h long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 300 h long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 273.968
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
S 500
383 hp
228 hp
S 300 h long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
S 300 h long
Performance
S 500
S 300 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
S 300 h long
▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
S 500
11.68 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
S 300 h long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 300 h long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
55 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
55 mpg
S 300 h long
14 mpg
city
56 mpg
29 mpg
highway
56 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
1012 mi
S 500
495 mi
1012 mi
S 300 h long
Environmental Impact
214 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).
88.5 kWh
S 500
214 kWh
88.5 kWh
S 300 h long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 300 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
