The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 114,100

€ 96,700

€ 114,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the S 500 long and the S 400 long are absolutely identical. Both are 206.5 inches long, 74.8 inches wide and 58.9 inches tall.
S 500 long
S 400 long
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.9 in
124.6
206.5
124.6
206.5
206.5 in
Length
206.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 400 long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
S 400 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 276.824


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 500 long
449 hp
328 hp
S 400 long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
S 400 long
Performance
S 500 long
S 400 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 400 long
▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
S 400 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 400 long
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 500 long
27 mpg
28 mpg
S 400 long
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
518 mi
S 500 long
572 mi
518 mi
S 400 long
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
159.2 kWh
S 500 long
164.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
S 400 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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