2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC (429 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC weights approximately 35 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC. (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 550 4MATIC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S | S |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 616 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
