The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 103,500

€ 93,500

€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 long is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 400 h long.
S 500 long
S 400 h long
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
124.6
205.7
124.6
206.5
205.7 in
Length
206.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 400 h long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.47 %

General
S 500 long
S 400 h long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
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 h long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 273.961
Engine Code
M 276.960


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
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
S 500 long
383 hp
328 hp
S 400 h long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
S 400 h long
Performance
S 500 long
S 400 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 400 h long
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11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
S 500 long
11.6 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
S 400 h long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 400 h long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
S 500 long
21 mpg
39 mpg
S 400 h long
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
29 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
504 mi
Range
725 mi
S 500 long
504 mi
725 mi
S 400 h long
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
113.6 kWh
S 500 long
210.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
S 400 h long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 400 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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