The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 500 long is 5.1 inches longer.
S 500 long
S 450
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
205.7
119.5
200.6
205.7 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 450
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
General
S 500 long
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 long
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 long
383 hp
335 hp
S 450
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450
Performance
S 500 long
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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
S 450
▶ REPLAY
11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
S 500 long
11.6 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 450
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
S 500 long
21 mpg
22 mpg
S 450
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
504 mi
Range
528 mi
S 500 long
504 mi
528 mi
S 450
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
200.8 kWh
S 500 long
210.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
