The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 76,200

€ 101,000

€ 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
73.7
83.5
58.5
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
119.5
200
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
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.82 %

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
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

S 450 CDI long
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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
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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).
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












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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