The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 110,600

€ 82,200

€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the S 500 and the S 300 h are absolutely identical. Both are 201.4 inches long, 74.8 inches wide and 58.9 inches tall.
S 500
S 300 h
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
201.4
201.4 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 300 h
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.7 %

General
S 500
S 300 h
W222/X222
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
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 278.929
Engine Code
OM 651.921


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
S 500
449 hp
228 hp
S 300 h
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
S 300 h
Performance
S 500
S 300 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

S 300 h
▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
S 500
10.06 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
S 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 300 h
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
S 500
26 mpg
55 mpg
S 300 h
19 mpg
city
56 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
552 mi
Range
1012 mi
S 500
552 mi
1012 mi
S 300 h
Environmental Impact
170.4 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
170.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
S 300 h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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