The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 83,700

€ 78,700

€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,700
ⓘ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 and height, but the S 450 is 5.1 inches shorter.
S 450
S 320 CDI DPF long
58
73.7
83.5
58
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200
124.6
205.1
200 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450
S 320 CDI DPF long
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.99 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450
S 320 CDI DPF long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 273.922
Engine Code
OM 642.930


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
S 450
335 hp
232 hp
S 320 CDI DPF long
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 450
339 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S 320 CDI DPF long
Performance
S 450
S 320 CDI DPF long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI DPF long
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
S 450
12.77 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450
S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 450
21 mpg
28 mpg
S 320 CDI DPF long
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
500 mi
Range
665 mi
S 450
500 mi
665 mi
S 320 CDI DPF long
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
172.8 kWh
S 450
212.1 kWh
172.8 kWh
S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450
S 320 CDI DPF long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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