The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 92,700
€ 76,900
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the S 450 CDI and the S 350 are absolutely identical. Both are 200.6 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
S 450 CDI
S 350
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
119.5
200.6
200.6 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450 CDI
S 350
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.33 %
General
S 450 CDI
S 350
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450 CDI
S 350
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 629.911
Engine Code
M 272.965


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 450 CDI
316 hp
268 hp
S 350
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S 350
Performance
S 450 CDI
S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
S 350
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 CDI
S 350
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 450 CDI
26 mpg
24 mpg
S 350
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
615 mi
Range
559 mi
S 450 CDI
615 mi
559 mi
S 350
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).
189.4 kWh
S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
S 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 CDI
S 350
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



















