The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 93,700

€ 99,400

€ 93,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,400
ⓘ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
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %

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

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

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 273.922
Engine Code
M 273.968


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

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

S 500
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
S 450 long
13.26 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 450 long
S 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
S 450 long
22 mpg
19 mpg
S 500
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
523 mi
Range
462 mi
S 450 long
523 mi
462 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
229.2 kWh
S 450 long
202.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 450 long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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