The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 109,800

€ 155,400

€ 109,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,400
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 600 long.
S 500 long
S 600 long
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.5
124.6
205.7
206.5 in
Length
205.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 600 long
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4872 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.83 %

General
S 500 long
S 600 long
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
S 600 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 275.953


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
S 500 long
449 hp
510 hp
S 600 long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
S 600 long
Performance
S 500 long
S 600 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 600 long
▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 600 long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
S 500 long
28 mpg
16 mpg
S 600 long
19 mpg
city
11 mpg
37 mpg
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
585 mi
Range
391 mi
S 500 long
585 mi
391 mi
S 600 long
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).
270.9 kWh
S 500 long
161.1 kWh
270.9 kWh
S 600 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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