The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 109,700

€ 89,400

€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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. The S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 350 d.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 350 d
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
124.6
205.7
119.5
201.8
205.7 in
Length
201.8 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 350 d
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.38 %

General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 350 d
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 350 d
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
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
282 hp
S 350 d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
S 350 d
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

S 350 d
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.83 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 lb/hp
15.83 lb/hp
S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 350 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
24 mpg
43 mpg
S 350 d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
49 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
521 mi
Range
791 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
521 mi
791 mi
S 350 d
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).
113.1 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
187.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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