The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 105,900

€ 93,600

€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 400 d long.
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 400 d long
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.8
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.8 in
124.6
205.7
124.6
206.9
205.7 in
Length
206.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 400 d long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5842 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.17 %

General
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 400 d long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 400 d long
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
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
429 hp
335 hp
S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 400 d long
Performance
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 400 d 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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S 400 d long
▶ REPLAY
10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
10.64 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
25 mpg
45 mpg
S 400 d long
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
32 mpg
highway
52 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
549 mi
Range
836 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
549 mi
836 mi
S 400 d 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).
107 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
178.2 kWh
107 kWh
S 400 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 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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