The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 109,700
€ 60,000
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Honda Legend 3.7 V6.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
72.6
80.5
73.7 in
Width
72.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
110.2
196.3
205.7 in
Length
196.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4308 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
8.69 %
General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
W221
Generation
KB2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
14.8 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
521 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
391 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
785 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
