The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 106,300
![Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_lang_W222.png)
€ 99,700
![Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221-09.webp)
€ 106,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 long is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
S 500 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.8
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
58.8 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.9
119.5
200.6
206.9 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
![Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_lang_W222.png)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.74 %
![Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
General
S 500 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 256.930
Engine Code
M 278.932
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 500 long
451 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 500 long
384 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
S 500 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
S 500 long
9.9 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 500 long
36 mpg
25 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
753 mi
Range
549 mi
S 500 long
753 mi
549 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
125 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).
178.2 kWh
S 500 long
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data