The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 106,700

€ 70,900

€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S 320 CDI DPF.
S 500
S 320 CDI DPF
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
200
201.4 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 320 CDI DPF
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
S 500
S 320 CDI DPF
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 320 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 278.929
Engine Code
OM 642.930


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
S 500
449 hp
232 hp
S 320 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S 320 CDI DPF
Performance
S 500
S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI DPF
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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 500
28 mpg
28 mpg
S 320 CDI DPF
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
37 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
585 mi
Range
674 mi
S 500
585 mi
674 mi
S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
170.8 kWh
S 500
161.1 kWh
170.8 kWh
S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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