The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 106,700

€ 75,500

€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘ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 350.
S 500
S 350
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 350
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.83 %

General
S 500
S 350
W222/X222
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 350
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 272.965


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
449 hp
268 hp
S 350
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S 350
Performance
S 500
S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

S 350
▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 350
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
S 500
28 mpg
23 mpg
S 350
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
585 mi
Range
554 mi
S 500
585 mi
554 mi
S 350
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).
191.4 kWh
S 500
161.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
S 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 350
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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