The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 101,100
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
€ 93,100
![Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W222.webp)
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,100
ⓘ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 400 HYBRID long.
S 500
S 400 HYBRID 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 400 HYBRID long
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.18 %
![Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
General
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 273.968
Engine Code
M 276.960
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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
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
S 500
383 hp
328 hp
S 400 HYBRID long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
S 400 HYBRID long
Performance
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
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S 400 HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
S 500
11.68 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
37 mpg
S 400 HYBRID long
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
29 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
690 mi
S 500
495 mi
690 mi
S 400 HYBRID 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).
119.4 kWh
S 500
214 kWh
119.4 kWh
S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data