The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 106,300
€ 89,100
€ 106,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 long is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 450.
S 500 long
S 450
58.8
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
58.8 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.9
119.5
200.6
206.9 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 450
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
General
S 500 long
S 450
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
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 273.924


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 long
451 hp
335 hp
S 450
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 500 long
384 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450
Performance
S 500 long
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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
S 450
▶ REPLAY
9.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
S 500 long
9.9 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 450
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500 long
36 mpg
21 mpg
S 450
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
753 mi
Range
508 mi
S 500 long
753 mi
508 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).
208.4 kWh
S 500 long
125 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 450
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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