The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 99,700
€ 103,500
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.1 inches shorter.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
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
124.6
205.7
200.6 in
Length
205.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
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 500 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
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 long
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10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
21 mpg
S 500 long
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
549 mi
Range
504 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
504 mi
S 500 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).
210.3 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
210.3 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
