The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 95,600
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) S 500
€ 101,100
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) S 500 4MATIC
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 500 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 500
S 500 4MATIC
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.42 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

S 500
S 500 4MATIC
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 500
S 500 4MATIC
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 273.961
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
383 hp
383 hp
S 500 4MATIC
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 4MATIC

Performance

S 500
S 500 4MATIC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 4MATIC

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
S 500
11.17 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
S 500 4MATIC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 500
S 500 4MATIC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500
20 mpg
21 mpg
S 500 4MATIC
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
495 mi
S 500
478 mi
495 mi
S 500 4MATIC
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).
214 kWh
S 500
221.6 kWh
214 kWh
S 500 4MATIC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 500
S 500 4MATIC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data