The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 97,500
![Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
€ 95,600
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221.webp)
€ 97,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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 long is 5.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 450 long
S 500
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
124.6
205.7
119.5
200
205.7 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450 long
S 500
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
![Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.51 %
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
General
S 450 long
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450 long
S 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 273.924
Engine Code
M 273.961
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 450 long
335 hp
383 hp
S 500
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 450 long
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
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S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500
▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
S 450 long
13.66 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 long
S 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S 450 long
21 mpg
20 mpg
S 500
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
508 mi
Range
478 mi
S 450 long
508 mi
478 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
221.6 kWh
S 450 long
208.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data