The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 101,300
€ 87,300
€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 long is 4.5 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
S 500 long
S 400 HYBRID
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.1
119.5
200.6
205.1 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 400 HYBRID
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.51 %
General
S 500 long
S 400 HYBRID
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
S 400 HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 273.961
Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500 long
383 hp
295 hp
S 400 HYBRID
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
S 400 HYBRID
Performance
S 500 long
S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
S 500 long
20 mpg
30 mpg
S 400 HYBRID
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
474 mi
Range
708 mi
S 500 long
474 mi
708 mi
S 400 HYBRID
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
149.7 kWh
S 500 long
223.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
S 400 HYBRID
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 400 HYBRID
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
