The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 56,600
€ 101,000
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Legend 3.5 V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI long.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
57.2
72.7
83.7
58.5
73.7
83.5
72.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
110.2
195.2
124.6
205.7
195.2 in
Length
205.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4109 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
13.31 %
General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
KB1
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
378 mi
Range
615 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Environmental Impact
227.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.2 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
