The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 92,700
€ 105,100
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the S 450 CDI is 4.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
S 450 CDI
S 500 long
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
124.6
205.1
200.6 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450 CDI
S 500 long
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.67 %
General
S 450 CDI
S 500 long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 CDI
S 500 long
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 629.911
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 450 CDI
316 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 450 CDI
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 long
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 CDI
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
S 450 CDI
26 mpg
19 mpg
S 500 long
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
615 mi
Range
459 mi
S 450 CDI
615 mi
459 mi
S 500 long
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).
231.1 kWh
S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
231.1 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 CDI
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
