The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 167,200

€ 95,600

€ 167,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 600 long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the S 500.
S 600 long
S 500
58.8
74.8
83.9
58
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 in
124.6
206.9
119.5
200
206.9 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 600 long
S 500
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
13.19 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 277.980
Engine Code
M 273.961


4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 600 long
523 hp
383 hp
S 500
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 600 long
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
▶ REPLAY
9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
S 600 long
9.42 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 600 long
S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S 600 long
20 mpg
20 mpg
S 500
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
429 mi
Range
478 mi
S 600 long
429 mi
478 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
221.6 kWh
S 600 long
219.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
S 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 600 long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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