The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 99,700

€ 97,400

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 400 d long.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 d long
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.8
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.8 in
119.5
200.6
124.6
206.9
200.6 in
Length
206.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 d long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.13 %

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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 d long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 278.932
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
335 hp
S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 400 d long
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 400 d long
▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
42 mpg
S 400 d long
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
49 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
549 mi
Range
777 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
777 mi
S 400 d long
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).
115.2 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
S 400 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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