The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 109,800

€ 89,100

€ 109,800
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 PLUG-IN HYBRID long is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the S 450.
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
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
124.6
206.5
119.5
200.6
206.5 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
S 450
4883 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.36 %

General
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID 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)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
S 450
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 276.824
Engine Code
M 273.924


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
436 hp
335 hp
S 450
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
479 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
S 450
Performance
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

S 450
▶ REPLAY
11.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
11.2 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
S 450
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
84 mpg
21 mpg
S 450
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1553 mi
Range
508 mi
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
1553 mi
508 mi
S 450
Environmental Impact
53.1 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 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
53.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data