The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 106,700
€ 114,900
€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,900
ⓘ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 and height, but the S 500 is 0.4 inches shorter.
S 500
S 560
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
201.8
201.4 in
Length
201.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 560
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.91 %
General
S 500
S 560
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 560
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 500
449 hp
463 hp
S 560
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 560
Performance
S 500
S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S 560
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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 560
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 500
28 mpg
28 mpg
S 560
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
585 mi
Range
585 mi
S 500
585 mi
585 mi
S 560
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).
161.1 kWh
S 500
161.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
S 560
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
