The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 97,300
€ 83,700
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700
ⓘ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 longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 500
S 450
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
119.5
200.6
119.5
200
200.6 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 450
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %
General
S 500
S 450
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 500
S 450
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 273.961
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
383 hp
335 hp
S 450
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450
Performance
S 500
S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
S 450
▶ REPLAY
11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
S 500
11.25 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 450
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
21 mpg
S 450
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
508 mi
Range
500 mi
S 500
508 mi
500 mi
S 450
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
212.1 kWh
S 500
208.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
