The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 103,500
€ 96,700
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 500 is 4.8 inches shorter.
S 500
S 400 long
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
201.8
124.6
206.5
201.8 in
Length
206.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 400 long
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.13 %
General
S 500
S 400 long
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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 400 long
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 256.930
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 500
451 hp
328 hp
S 400 long
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500
384 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
S 400 long
Performance
S 500
S 400 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 long
▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
S 500
9.8 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
S 400 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 400 long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 500
36 mpg
28 mpg
S 400 long
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
659 mi
Range
518 mi
S 500
659 mi
518 mi
S 400 long
Environmental Impact
125 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).
159.2 kWh
S 500
125 kWh
159.2 kWh
S 400 long
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
