2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid 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 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC will offer significantly more control. 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 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid. (385 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S | S |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 616 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 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 | 2100 kg | 2170 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 Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
