The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 85,300
€ 107,200
€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 450 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 500.
S 450
S 500
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
200.6
119.5
201.4
200.6 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450
S 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
S 450
S 500
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 273.922
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
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 450
339 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 450
S 500
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
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
S 450
12.87 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450
S 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S 450
22 mpg
29 mpg
S 500
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
528 mi
Range
606 mi
S 450
528 mi
606 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).
155.3 kWh
S 450
200.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
