The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 99,700

€ 87,200

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 400 HYBRID.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 HYBRID
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
119.5
201.4
200.6 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 HYBRID
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.22 %

General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 HYBRID
W221
Generation
W222/X222
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 400 HYBRID
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 HYBRID
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 HYBRID
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 HYBRID
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 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
37 mpg
S 400 HYBRID
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
549 mi
Range
690 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
690 mi
S 400 HYBRID
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).
119.4 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
S 400 HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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