The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 103,500

€ 93,500

€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 400 h long.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 h long
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
200.6
124.6
206.5
200.6 in
Length
206.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 h long
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.27 %

General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 h long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 h long
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 278.932
Engine Code
M 276.960


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
328 hp
S 400 h long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
S 400 h long
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

S 400 h long
▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
S 400 h long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 h long
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
39 mpg
S 400 h long
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
725 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
725 mi
S 400 h 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).
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
S 400 h long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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