The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 111,000
€ 97,000
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,000
ⓘ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 500 is 5.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
S 500
S 450 long
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.8 in
119.5
201.4
124.6
206.9
201.4 in
Length
206.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 450 long
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.7 %
General
S 500
S 450 long
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 450 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
S 500
449 hp
383 hp
S 450 long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
S 450 long
Performance
S 500
S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
S 500
10.06 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 450 long
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S 500
27 mpg
36 mpg
S 450 long
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
753 mi
S 500
572 mi
753 mi
S 450 long
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
125 kWh
S 500
164.8 kWh
125 kWh
S 450 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
