The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 87,500

€ 76,900

€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 450 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 450
S 350
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
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450
S 350
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.73 %

General
S 450
S 350
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450
S 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 273.924
Engine Code
M 272.965


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 450
335 hp
268 hp
S 350
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
S 450
339 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S 350
Performance
S 450
S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

S 350
▶ REPLAY
13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
S 450
13.23 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450
S 350
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 450
20 mpg
24 mpg
S 350
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
32 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
482 mi
Range
559 mi
S 450
482 mi
559 mi
S 350
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).
189.4 kWh
S 450
219.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
S 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450
S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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