The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 97,300
€ 87,600
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 400 h.
S 500
S 400 h
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
200.6
119.5
201.4
200.6 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 400 h
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.53 %
General
S 500
S 400 h
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 h
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 h
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
S 400 h
Performance
S 500
S 400 h
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 h
▶ REPLAY
11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
S 500
11.25 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
S 400 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
39 mpg
S 400 h
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
30 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
508 mi
Range
725 mi
S 500
508 mi
725 mi
S 400 h
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
113.6 kWh
S 500
208.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
S 400 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
