The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 111,000

€ 88,700

€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700
ⓘ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. The S 500 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 350 BlueTEC long.
S 500
S 350 BlueTEC long
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
124.6
205.7
201.4 in
Length
205.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 350 BlueTEC long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5975 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.75 %

General
S 500
S 350 BlueTEC long
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 350 BlueTEC long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 278.929
Engine Code
OM 642.868


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500
449 hp
254 hp
S 350 BlueTEC long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
S 350 BlueTEC long
Performance
S 500
S 350 BlueTEC long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

S 350 BlueTEC long
▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
S 500
10.06 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 350 BlueTEC long
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
S 500
27 mpg
32 mpg
S 350 BlueTEC long
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
572 mi
Range
706 mi
S 500
572 mi
706 mi
S 350 BlueTEC long
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
150.2 kWh
S 500
164.8 kWh
150.2 kWh
S 350 BlueTEC long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 350 BlueTEC long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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