The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 107,200
€ 97,200
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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 and height, but the S 500 is 0.4 inches shorter.
S 500
S 450
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
201.8
201.4 in
Length
201.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 450
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.09 %
General
S 500
S 450
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 450
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 256
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 256.930
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
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
S 450
Performance
S 500
S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
S 450
▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 450
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S 500
29 mpg
29 mpg
S 450
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
531 mi
S 500
606 mi
531 mi
S 450
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
155.3 kWh
S 500
155.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
