The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 107,200
€ 87,600
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the S 500 and the S 400 h are absolutely identical. Both are 201.4 inches long, 74.8 inches wide and 58.9 inches tall.
S 500
S 400 h
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
201.4
201.4 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 400 h
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.53 %
General
S 500
S 400 h
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
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 400 h
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
S 500
449 hp
328 hp
S 400 h
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
S 400 h
Performance
S 500
S 400 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 h
▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
S 400 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 h
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
S 500
29 mpg
39 mpg
S 400 h
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
725 mi
S 500
606 mi
725 mi
S 400 h
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).
113.6 kWh
S 500
155.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
S 400 h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
