The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 99,700

€ 101,100

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘ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
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.98 %

General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

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 273.968


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
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
21 mpg
S 500
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
549 mi
Range
495 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
495 mi
S 500
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).
214 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
214 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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