The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 97,200
€ 76,200
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 450 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S 320 CDI.
S 450
S 320 CDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
119.5
201.8
119.5
200
201.8 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450
S 320 CDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.7 %
General
S 450
S 320 CDI
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450
S 320 CDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 256.930
Engine Code
OM 642.932


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
S 450
383 hp
232 hp
S 320 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 450
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S 320 CDI
Performance
S 450
S 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
S 320 CDI
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.24 lb/hp
S 450
11.86 lb/hp
19.24 lb/hp
S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450
S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 450
29 mpg
28 mpg
S 320 CDI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
531 mi
Range
674 mi
S 450
531 mi
674 mi
S 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
170.8 kWh
S 450
155.3 kWh
170.8 kWh
S 320 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450
S 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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