The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 95,600
€ 97,300
€ 95,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 500 (05 - 09) is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 500 (05 - 09)
S 500 (09 - 11)
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
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 (05 - 09)
S 500 (09 - 11)
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %
General
S 500 (05 - 09)
S 500 (09 - 11)
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 (05 - 09)
S 500 (09 - 11)
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 273.961
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 (05 - 09)
383 hp
383 hp
S 500 (09 - 11)
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 500 (05 - 09)
391 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 (09 - 11)
Performance
S 500 (05 - 09)
S 500 (09 - 11)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 (05 - 09)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 (09 - 11)
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
S 500 (05 - 09)
11.17 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
S 500 (09 - 11)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 (05 - 09)
S 500 (09 - 11)
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500 (05 - 09)
20 mpg
21 mpg
S 500 (09 - 11)
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
508 mi
S 500 (05 - 09)
478 mi
508 mi
S 500 (09 - 11)
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).
208.4 kWh
S 500 (05 - 09)
221.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 500 (09 - 11)
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 (05 - 09)
S 500 (09 - 11)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
