The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 70,900

€ 95,400

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 and height, but the S 320 CDI DPF is 5.1 inches shorter.
S 320 CDI DPF
S 450 long
58
73.7
83.5
58
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200
124.6
205.1
200 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 320 CDI DPF
S 450 long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.86 %

General
S 320 CDI DPF
S 450 long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 320 CDI DPF
S 450 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.930
Engine Code
M 273.924


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
335 hp
S 450 long
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450 long
Performance
S 320 CDI DPF
S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S 450 long
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 320 CDI DPF
S 450 long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
20 mpg
S 450 long
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
674 mi
Range
478 mi
S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
478 mi
S 450 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).
221.6 kWh
S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
S 450 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 320 CDI DPF
S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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