The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 103,500

€ 97,300

€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and the S 500 are absolutely identical. Both are 200.6 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
119.5
200.6
200.6 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %

General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
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 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 278.932
Engine Code
M 273.961


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
383 hp
S 500
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 500
▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
21 mpg
S 500
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
526 mi
Range
508 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
508 mi
S 500
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).
208.4 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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