The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 84,000
 Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) S 320 CDI long
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000

ⓘ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, but the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 320 CDI long
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
200.6 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 320 CDI long
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 320 CDI long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 320 CDI long
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 278.932
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
232 hp
S 320 CDI long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S 320 CDI long

Performance

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 320 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
S 320 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
28 mpg
S 320 CDI long
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
665 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
665 mi
S 320 CDI long
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
172.8 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
172.8 kWh
S 320 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 320 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data