The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 87,500

€ 138,600

€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 450 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Maybach S 500.
S 450
Maybach S 500
58
73.7
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
200
132.5
214.7
200 in
Length
214.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450
Maybach S 500
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6162 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.64 %

General
S 450
Maybach S 500
W221
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450
Maybach S 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 273.924
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 450
335 hp
449 hp
Maybach S 500
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 450
339 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Maybach S 500
Performance
S 450
Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach S 500
▶ REPLAY
13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
S 450
13.23 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450
Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 450
20 mpg
25 mpg
Maybach S 500
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
482 mi
Range
529 mi
S 450
482 mi
529 mi
Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
178.2 kWh
S 450
219.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Maybach S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450
Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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