The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 111,000
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
€ 97,300
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221-09.webp)
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 4MATIC 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 7G-TRONIC.
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7G-TRONIC
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 4MATIC
S 500 7G-TRONIC
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
![Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.62 %
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
General
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7G-TRONIC
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7G-TRONIC
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 273.961
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500 4MATIC
449 hp
383 hp
S 500 7G-TRONIC
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 500 4MATIC
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 7G-TRONIC
Performance
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7G-TRONIC
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
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S 500 4MATIC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500 7G-TRONIC
▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
S 500 4MATIC
10.06 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
S 500 7G-TRONIC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7G-TRONIC
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500 4MATIC
27 mpg
21 mpg
S 500 7G-TRONIC
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
572 mi
Range
508 mi
S 500 4MATIC
572 mi
508 mi
S 500 7G-TRONIC
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).
208.4 kWh
S 500 4MATIC
164.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 500 7G-TRONIC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7G-TRONIC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data