The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 76,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) S 320 CDI
€ 101,000
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) S 450 CDI long
€ 76,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the S 320 CDI is 5.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 320 CDI
S 450 CDI long
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
200 in
Length
205.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S 320 CDI
S 450 CDI long
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.82 %
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

S 320 CDI
S 450 CDI long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 320 CDI
S 450 CDI long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
OM 642.932
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 320 CDI
232 hp
316 hp
S 450 CDI long
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
S 450 CDI long

Performance

S 320 CDI
S 450 CDI long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

S 450 CDI long

 REPLAY
19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
S 450 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 320 CDI
S 450 CDI long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S 320 CDI
28 mpg
26 mpg
S 450 CDI long
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
615 mi
S 320 CDI
674 mi
615 mi
S 450 CDI long
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
187.2 kWh
S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
187.2 kWh
S 450 CDI long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 320 CDI
S 450 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data