The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 100,800

€ 103,500

€ 100,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 450 long is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.8
74.8
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.8 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.9
119.5
200.6
206.9 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5919 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 450 long
383 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
S 450 long
11.95 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 450 long
29 mpg
24 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
531 mi
Range
526 mi
S 450 long
531 mi
526 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
S 450 long
155.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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