The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 106,700

€ 103,500

€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The S 500 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 500 long.
S 500
S 500 long
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.4
124.6
205.7
201.4 in
Length
205.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 500 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %

General
S 500
S 500 long
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 500 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 273.961


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
449 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 500
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 long
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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500
28 mpg
21 mpg
S 500 long
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
585 mi
Range
504 mi
S 500
585 mi
504 mi
S 500 long
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).
210.3 kWh
S 500
161.1 kWh
210.3 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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