The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 450 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - 18)
€ 128,800

€ 101,700

€ 128,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,700
ⓘ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 Coupé is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
S 500 Coupé
S 450 Coupé
55.6
74.8
83
55.7
74.8
83
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
55.6 in
Height
55.7 in
115.9
197.9
115.9
198.1
197.9 in
Length
198.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 Coupé
S 450 Coupé
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.91 %

General
S 500 Coupé
S 450 Coupé
C217
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 Coupé
S 450 Coupé
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 Coupé
449 hp
383 hp
S 450 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
S 450 Coupé
Performance
S 500 Coupé
S 450 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

S 450 Coupé
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10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
S 500 Coupé
10.26 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
S 450 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 Coupé
S 450 Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S 500 Coupé
27 mpg
26 mpg
S 450 Coupé
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
565 mi
Range
559 mi
S 500 Coupé
565 mi
559 mi
S 450 Coupé
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
168.7 kWh
S 500 Coupé
166.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
S 450 Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 Coupé
S 450 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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