The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 101,100
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) S 500
€ 117,900
 Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) S 560 long
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,900

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 560 long.
S 500
S 560 long
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
200.6 in
Length
206.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S 500
S 560 long
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6184 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.46 %
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

S 500
S 560 long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 500
S 560 long
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
M 273.968
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 500
383 hp
463 hp
S 560 long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 560 long

Performance

S 500
S 560 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

S 560 long

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
S 500
11.68 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
S 560 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 500
S 560 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
28 mpg
S 560 long
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
585 mi
S 500
495 mi
585 mi
S 560 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).
161.1 kWh
S 500
214 kWh
161.1 kWh
S 560 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 500
S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data