The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 95,600

€ 87,200

€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 400 HYBRID.
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
58
73.7
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
200
119.5
201.4
200 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %

General
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 273.961
Engine Code
M 276.960


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
S 500
383 hp
328 hp
S 400 HYBRID
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
S 400 HYBRID
Performance
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
S 500
11.17 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
S 500
20 mpg
37 mpg
S 400 HYBRID
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
690 mi
S 500
478 mi
690 mi
S 400 HYBRID
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
119.4 kWh
S 500
221.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
S 400 HYBRID
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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