The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 92,700
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) S 450 CDI
€ 72,400
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,400

ⓘ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 CDI is 0.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 450 CDI
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
119.5
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 450 CDI
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.47 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

S 450 CDI
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 450 CDI
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 629.911
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 450 CDI
316 hp
232 hp
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

S 450 CDI
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

S 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 450 CDI
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
S 450 CDI
26 mpg
31 mpg
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
736 mi
S 450 CDI
615 mi
736 mi
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
156.4 kWh
S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 450 CDI
S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data