The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 154,300

€ 97,200

€ 154,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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. The S 600 long is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 450.
S 600 long
S 450
58
73.7
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
124.6
205.1
119.5
201.8
205.1 in
Length
201.8 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 600 long
S 450
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.51 %

General
S 600 long
S 450
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 600 long
S 450
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
M 275.953
Engine Code
M 256.930


3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
S 600 long
510 hp
383 hp
S 450
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
S 450
Performance
S 600 long
S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

S 450
▶ REPLAY
9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
S 600 long
9.42 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 600 long
S 450
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S 600 long
16 mpg
29 mpg
S 450
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
24 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
531 mi
S 600 long
391 mi
531 mi
S 450
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
155.3 kWh
S 600 long
270.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S 600 long
S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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