The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 109,800

€ 90,800

€ 109,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800
ⓘ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 and height, but the S 500 long is 5.1 inches longer.
S 500 long
S 400
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
119.5
201.4
206.5 in
Length
201.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 400
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %

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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
S 400
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
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
Performance
S 500 long
S 400
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
▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 400
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 500 long
28 mpg
28 mpg
S 400
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
518 mi
S 500 long
585 mi
518 mi
S 400
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
159.2 kWh
S 500 long
161.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
S 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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