The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 87,500
€ 110,300
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 500 long.
S 450
S 500 long
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
124.6
206.5
200 in
Length
206.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450
S 500 long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
S 450
S 500 long
W221
Generation
W222/X222
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 500 long
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
S 500 long
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 450
339 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 450
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 lb/hp
S 450
13.23 lb/hp
9.89 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S 450
20 mpg
29 mpg
S 500 long
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
482 mi
Range
606 mi
S 450
482 mi
606 mi
S 500 long
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).
155.3 kWh
S 450
219.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
