The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 92,700

€ 134,800

€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 450 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Maybach S 500.
S 450 CDI
Maybach 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
132.5
214.7
200.6 in
Length
214.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450 CDI
Maybach S 500
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6162 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.86 %

General
S 450 CDI
Maybach S 500
W221
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450 CDI
Maybach S 500
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 629.911
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 450 CDI
316 hp
449 hp
Maybach S 500
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Maybach S 500
Performance
S 450 CDI
Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach S 500
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 CDI
Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S 450 CDI
26 mpg
26 mpg
Maybach S 500
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
615 mi
Range
559 mi
S 450 CDI
615 mi
559 mi
Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
168.7 kWh
S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Maybach S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 CDI
Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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