The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 107,200
€ 90,400
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘ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 400 d
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 400 d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
General
S 500
S 400 d
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 400 d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 278.929
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500
449 hp
335 hp
S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 400 d
Performance
S 500
S 400 d
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 400 d
▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
S 500
29 mpg
45 mpg
S 400 d
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
836 mi
S 500
606 mi
836 mi
S 400 d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
107 kWh
S 500
155.3 kWh
107 kWh
S 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
