The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 100,800

€ 107,200

€ 100,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
S 450 long
S 500
58.8
74.8
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.8 in
Height
58.9 in
124.6
206.9
119.5
201.4
206.9 in
Length
201.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450 long
S 500
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %

General
S 450 long
S 500
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450 long
S 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 256.930
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 450 long
383 hp
449 hp
S 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 450 long
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 450 long
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
S 450 long
11.95 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 long
S 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S 450 long
29 mpg
29 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
531 mi
Range
606 mi
S 450 long
531 mi
606 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
155.3 kWh
S 450 long
155.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
S 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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