The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 110,600

€ 103,500

€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
S 500
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
200.6
201.4 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5919 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.2 %

General
S 500
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
W222/X222
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 278.932


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 500
449 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
S 500
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
S 500
10.06 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 500
26 mpg
24 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
552 mi
Range
526 mi
S 500
552 mi
526 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
S 500
170.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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