The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 111,000
€ 93,600
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
S 500
S 400 d long
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.8 in
119.5
201.4
124.6
206.9
201.4 in
Length
206.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 400 d long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.22 %
General
S 500
S 400 d long
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 400 d long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 278.929
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500
449 hp
335 hp
S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 400 d long
Performance
S 500
S 400 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 d long
▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
S 500
10.06 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
S 500
27 mpg
45 mpg
S 400 d long
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
836 mi
S 500
572 mi
836 mi
S 400 d 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).
107 kWh
S 500
164.8 kWh
107 kWh
S 400 d long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
