Mercedes-Benz S350 vs Mercedes-Benz S550
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Mercedes-Benz S550
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz S550S 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | S 550 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | diesel | gas |
| Model year | 2013 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz S550S 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $93,000 (best) | $96,600 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz S550S 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21.9 gal | 23 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz S550S 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 449 hp (best) |
| Torque | 455 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz S550S 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.4 cu ft (best) | 16.3 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,784 lbs | 4,663 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in (best) | — |
| Height | 58 in | 58.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz S550S 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz S350 | Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC $93,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S 550 $96,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | S 550 $131,400 MSRP |
| 3 | — | S 550 4MATIC $99,600 MSRP |
| 4 | — | S 550 4MATIC $122,750 MSRP |
| 5 | — | AMG S 63 4MATIC $164,750 MSRP |