The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 78,700

€ 85,300

€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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 DPF long is 4.5 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
S 320 CDI DPF long
S 450
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
124.6
205.1
119.5
200.6
205.1 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 320 CDI DPF long
S 450
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 320 CDI DPF long
S 450
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 273.922


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 long
232 hp
335 hp
S 450
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 320 CDI DPF long
398 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450
Performance
S 320 CDI DPF long
S 450
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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S 450
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
S 320 CDI DPF long
19 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 320 CDI DPF long
S 450
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
22 mpg
S 450
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
665 mi
Range
528 mi
S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
528 mi
S 450
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
200.8 kWh
S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 320 CDI DPF long
S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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