The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 101,000
€ 60,000
€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 450 CDI long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Honda Legend 3.7 V6.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
72.6
80.5
73.7 in
Width
72.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
110.2
196.3
205.7 in
Length
196.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4308 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
9.11 %
General
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
W221
Generation
KB2
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
14.8 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
615 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
391 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
785 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
