The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 154,300
€ 101,100
€ 154,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘ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, but the S 600 long is 4.5 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
S 600 long
S 500
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.1
119.5
200.6
205.1 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 600 long
S 500
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.89 %
General
S 600 long
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 600 long
S 500
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 275.953
Engine Code
M 273.968
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 600 long
510 hp
383 hp
S 500
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
11.68 lb/hp
S 600 long
9.42 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 600 long
S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 600 long
16 mpg
21 mpg
S 500
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
24 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
495 mi
S 600 long
391 mi
495 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
214 kWh
S 600 long
270.9 kWh
214 kWh
S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 600 long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
