The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 95,600
€ 95,600
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200
124.6
205.7
200 in
Length
205.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.95 %
General
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
W221
Generation
W221
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 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 273.961
Engine Code
M 272.974
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
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
383 hp
295 hp
S 400 HYBRID long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
S 400 HYBRID long
Performance
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
S 500
11.17 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S 500
20 mpg
29 mpg
S 400 HYBRID long
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
699 mi
S 500
478 mi
699 mi
S 400 HYBRID long
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).
151.6 kWh
S 500
221.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
