The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 105,100

€ 82,200

€ 105,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 long is 3.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 300 h.
S 500 long
S 300 h
58
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 in
Height
58.9 in
124.6
205.1
119.5
201.4
205.1 in
Length
201.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 300 h
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.94 %

General
S 500 long
S 300 h
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
S 300 h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 273.968
Engine Code
OM 651.921


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
S 500 long
383 hp
228 hp
S 300 h
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
S 300 h
Performance
S 500 long
S 300 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

S 300 h
▶ REPLAY
11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
S 500 long
11.83 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
S 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 300 h
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
55 mpg
S 500 long
19 mpg
55 mpg
S 300 h
13 mpg
city
56 mpg
26 mpg
highway
56 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
459 mi
Range
1012 mi
S 500 long
459 mi
1012 mi
S 300 h
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
88.5 kWh
S 500 long
231.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
S 300 h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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