Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 400 CDI V8 (250 Hp) G-TRONIC
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Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model: | S-class | S-class |
Generation: | S-class (W221) | S-class (W220) |
Engine / modification: | S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | S 400 CDI V8 (250 Hp) G-TRONIC |
Production start: | 2005 year | 1999 year |
Production end: | 2009 year | 2002 year |
Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18-18.2 l/100 km | 14.2 l/100 km |
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8-9.0 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.1-12.3 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 88 l |
CO2 emissions: | 289-294 g/km | 253 g/km |
Power: | 388 hp | 250 hp |
Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.4 sec | 7.8 sec |
Torque: | 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. | 560 Nm @ 1700-2600 rpm. |
Model Engine: | M 273.968 | |
Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
Engine displacement: | 5461 cm3 | 3996 cm3 |
Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | |
Coolant: | 8.5 l | |
Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 18.5 |
Piston Stroke: | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
Cylinder Bore: | 98 mm | 86 mm |
Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 5G-TRONIC |
Length: | 5079 mm | 5038 mm |
Width: | 1872 mm | 1855 mm |
Width including mirrors: | 2115 mm | 2092 mm |
Height: | 1473 mm | 1444 mm |
Wheelbase: | 3035 mm | 2965 mm |
Front track: | 1604 mm | 1574 mm |
Rear (Back) track: | 1606 mm | 1574 mm |
Front overhang: | 871 mm | 867 mm |
Rear overhang: | 1173 mm | 1206 mm |
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 560 l | 500 l |
Front suspension: | Pneumatic elastic element | Wishbone |
Rear suspension: | Pneumatic elastic element | Transverse stabilizer |
Max weight: | 2620 kg | 2455 kg |
Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
Kerb Weight: | 1935 kg | 1895 kg |
ABS: | yes | yes |
Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 11.7 m |
Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 225/60 R16W |
Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7.5J x 16 |