The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 91,600
![Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
€ 99,700
![Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221-09.webp)
€ 91,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘ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 11.4 cm longer and 1.2 cm lower.
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
1473
1871
2120
1485
1871
2120
1871 mm
Width
1871 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1473 mm
Height
1485 mm
3165
5210
3035
5096
5210 mm
Length
5096 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2565 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2615 kg
![Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.24 %
![Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
General
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
W221
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 273.922
Engine Code
M 278.932
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
S 450 long
335 bhp
429 bhp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
S 450 long
460 NM
700 NM
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
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S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
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S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
5.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.69 kg/bhp
S 450 long
5.93 kg/bhp
4.69 kg/bhp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
S 450 long
25 mpg
30 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
495 mi
Range
549 mi
S 450 long
495 mi
549 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
214 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).
178.2 kWh
S 450 long
214 kWh
178.2 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data