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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

435 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,489 km
    925 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
435hp324kW
204hp152kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,615kg5,765lb
2,715kg5,986lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
47.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
865km537mi
Calculated
1,489km925mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
560L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
83L
70L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY has 231 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 231 hp (172 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,940 kg
4,277 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: 2.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 4.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
865 km
537 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,489 km
925 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
435 hp
324 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
865 km
537 mi
1,489 km
925 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

  • Has 231 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 625 km (388 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 100 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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