The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 114,900

€ 113,600

€ 114,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600
ⓘ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 560 is 4.8 inches shorter.
S 560
S 500 long
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
119.5
201.8
124.6
206.5
201.8 in
Length
206.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 560
S 500 long
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.43 %

General
S 560
S 500 long
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 560
S 500 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 176.980
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 560
463 hp
449 hp
S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 560
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 560
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 long
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
S 560
10 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 560
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S 560
28 mpg
26 mpg
S 500 long
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
585 mi
Range
552 mi
S 560
585 mi
552 mi
S 500 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).
170.4 kWh
S 560
161.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 560
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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