The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 113,600

€ 93,700

€ 113,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 long is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 450 long.
S 500 long
S 450 long
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
124.6
206.5
124.6
205.7
206.5 in
Length
205.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 450 long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %

General
S 500 long
S 450 long
W222/X222
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
S 450 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 273.922


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500 long
449 hp
335 hp
S 450 long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450 long
Performance
S 500 long
S 450 long
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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
10.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
S 500 long
10.16 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 450 long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
S 500 long
26 mpg
22 mpg
S 450 long
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
552 mi
Range
523 mi
S 500 long
552 mi
523 mi
S 450 long
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
202.8 kWh
S 500 long
170.4 kWh
202.8 kWh
S 450 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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