Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)
S 350 BlueTEC
258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful435 hp324 kW
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight218 hp/t162 kW/t4.6 kg/hp
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score79/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC
- Lightest1,880 kg4,145 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions155 g/km
- Best estimated range1,186 km737 mi
- Best economy score91/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 435hp324kW | 258hp192kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 620Nm457lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,000kg4,409lb | 1,880kg4,145lb |
| Gross weight | 2,685kg5,919lb | 2,655kg5,853lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 48.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.8s Calculated | 21.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 6.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.9s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated | 137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton Calculated | 330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 847km526mi Calculated | 1,186km737mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in | 2,987cc182cu 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 | 229g/km | 155g/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 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 5,250 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 3,600 rpm | 1,600-2,400 rpm | 3,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 6.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 6.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.8 s | 21.7 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 12.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.9 s | 14.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 187 km/h 116 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 435 hp 324 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 258 hp 192 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY has 177 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 177 hp (132 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 2,000 kg 4,409 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 5.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 6.8 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 350 BlueTEC: 1.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 3.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 217 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 847 km 526 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 1,186 km 737 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 350 BlueTEC | 258 hp 192 kW | 6.8 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY |
| 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC |
| 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 218 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 435 hp 324 kW | 258 hp 192 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 6.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,000 kg 4,409 lb | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km 39.9 mpg US 47.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 847 km 526 mi | 1,186 km 737 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 229 g/km | 155 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 560 L 19.8 cu ft | 510 L 18.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 218 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.15 LC100 km | 10.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,573 LC/year | 1,549 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
- Has 177 hp more
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 80 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
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC
- Is 120 kg lighter
- Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 340 km (211 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 74 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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