The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 103,500
€ 85,300
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 450.
S 500
S 450
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.8
119.5
200.6
201.8 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 450
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
General
S 500
S 450
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 450
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 256.930
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500
451 hp
335 hp
S 450
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 500
384 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450
Performance
S 500
S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
S 450
▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
S 500
9.8 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 450
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
S 500
36 mpg
22 mpg
S 450
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
659 mi
Range
528 mi
S 500
659 mi
528 mi
S 450
Environmental Impact
125 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).
200.8 kWh
S 500
125 kWh
200.8 kWh
S 450
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
