The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 103,500
![Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222-17.png)
€ 103,500
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221-09.webp)
€ 103,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The S 500 is 4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 500 long.
S 500
S 500 long
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.8
124.6
205.7
201.8 in
Length
205.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 500 long
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
![Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222-17.png)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
General
S 500
S 500 long
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 500 long
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 256.930
Engine Code
M 273.961
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
451 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 500
384 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 500
S 500 long
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
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S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500 long
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
S 500
9.8 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500
36 mpg
21 mpg
S 500 long
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
659 mi
Range
504 mi
S 500
659 mi
504 mi
S 500 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).
210.3 kWh
S 500
125 kWh
210.3 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data