The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 105,900
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 72,400
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 5.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
119.5
200
205.7 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5842 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 278.932
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
232 hp
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
10.64 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
31 mpg
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
736 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
549 mi
736 mi
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
156.4 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
178.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data