The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 99,700
€ 75,500
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350
58.5
73.7
83.5
58
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
119.5
200.6
119.5
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.48 %
General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 278.932
Engine Code
M 272.965


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
268 hp
S 350
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S 350
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
S 350
▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
23 mpg
S 350
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
549 mi
Range
554 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
554 mi
S 350
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
191.4 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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