The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 101,100
S 500 € 105,100
S 500 long
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the S 500 is 4.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
S 500
S 500 long
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
200.6 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 500 long
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.21 %
General
S 500
S 500 long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 500 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 273.968
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
383 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 500
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 long
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
S 500
11.68 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
19 mpg
S 500 long
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
459 mi
S 500
495 mi
459 mi
S 500 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).
231.1 kWh
S 500
214 kWh
231.1 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data