The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 99,400
€ 92,700
€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 500 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 500
S 450 CDI
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
119.5
200
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 450 CDI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.82 %
General
S 500
S 450 CDI
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 450 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 273.968
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500
383 hp
316 hp
S 450 CDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
S 450 CDI
Performance
S 500
S 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
S 450 CDI
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
S 500
11.57 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S 500
19 mpg
26 mpg
S 450 CDI
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
27 mpg
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
615 mi
S 500
462 mi
615 mi
S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
187.2 kWh
S 500
229.2 kWh
187.2 kWh
S 450 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
