The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 101,100
€ 94,200
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 400 d.
S 500
S 400 d
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
119.5
201.8
200.6 in
Length
201.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 400 d
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.45 %
General
S 500
S 400 d
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 400 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 273.968
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500
383 hp
335 hp
S 400 d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 400 d
Performance
S 500
S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 d
▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
S 500
11.68 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
42 mpg
S 400 d
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
29 mpg
highway
49 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
777 mi
S 500
495 mi
777 mi
S 400 d
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).
115.2 kWh
S 500
214 kWh
115.2 kWh
S 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
