The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 113,600

€ 97,400

€ 113,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 500 long is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
S 500 long
S 400 d long
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.8 in
124.6
206.5
124.6
206.9
206.5 in
Length
206.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 400 d long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %

General
S 500 long
S 400 d long
W222/X222
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 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 278.929
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500 long
449 hp
335 hp
S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 400 d long
Performance
S 500 long
S 400 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 400 d long
▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S 500 long
26 mpg
42 mpg
S 400 d long
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
552 mi
Range
777 mi
S 500 long
552 mi
777 mi
S 400 d long
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
115.2 kWh
S 500 long
170.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
S 400 d long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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