The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 91,600
€ 103,500
€ 91,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 450 long is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 450 long
S 500 long
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.1
124.6
205.7
205.1 in
Length
205.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 450 long
S 500 long
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.49 %
General
S 450 long
S 500 long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 450 long
S 500 long
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 273.922
Engine Code
M 273.961
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 long
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 long
Performance
S 450 long
S 500 long
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
S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
S 450 long
13.06 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 long
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 450 long
21 mpg
21 mpg
S 500 long
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
504 mi
S 450 long
495 mi
504 mi
S 500 long
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).
210.3 kWh
S 450 long
214 kWh
210.3 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 long
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
