The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 107,200
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) S 500 (16 - 17)
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) S 500 (17 - ..)
€ 107,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 500 (16 - 17) is 0.4 inches shorter.
S 500 (16 - 17)
S 500 (17 - ..)
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
201.4 in
Length
201.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 500 (16 - 17)
S 500 (17 - ..)
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5897 lb
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

S 500 (16 - 17)
S 500 (17 - ..)
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 500 (16 - 17)
S 500 (17 - ..)
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
S 500 (16 - 17)
449 hp
451 hp
S 500 (17 - ..)
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 500 (16 - 17)
516 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
S 500 (17 - ..)

Performance

S 500 (16 - 17)
S 500 (17 - ..)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 (16 - 17)

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 (17 - ..)

▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
S 500 (16 - 17)
9.6 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
S 500 (17 - ..)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 500 (16 - 17)
S 500 (17 - ..)
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S 500 (16 - 17)
29 mpg
36 mpg
S 500 (17 - ..)
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
659 mi
S 500 (16 - 17)
606 mi
659 mi
S 500 (17 - ..)
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).
125 kWh
S 500 (16 - 17)
155.3 kWh
125 kWh
S 500 (17 - ..)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 500 (16 - 17)
S 500 (17 - ..)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data