The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 165,600

€ 110,600

€ 165,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600
ⓘ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 600 long is 5.1 inches longer.
S 600 long
S 500
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 600 long
S 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.19 %

General
S 600 long
S 500
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 600 long
S 500
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 277.980
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 600 long
523 hp
449 hp
S 500
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 600 long
S 500
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 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
▶ REPLAY
9.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
S 600 long
9.21 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 600 long
S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S 600 long
20 mpg
26 mpg
S 500
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
432 mi
Range
552 mi
S 600 long
432 mi
552 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
217.9 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 600 long
217.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 600 long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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