The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 85,300
€ 99,400
€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘ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 longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 450
S 500
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200.6
119.5
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450
S 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.73 %
General
S 450
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450
S 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 273.922
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 450
335 hp
383 hp
S 500
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 450
339 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 450
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
S 450
12.87 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450
S 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
S 450
22 mpg
19 mpg
S 500
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
528 mi
Range
462 mi
S 450
528 mi
462 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
229.2 kWh
S 450
200.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
