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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC vs Tesla Model X Plaid

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Key Specifications Matrix

362 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Power
1020 hp
500 Nm @ 1600-5800 rpm
Torque
—
2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost
Engine / Motor
—
Automatic
Gearbox
Automatic
4matic AWD
Drivetrain
Tri motor AWD
Petrol
Fuel
Electric
12.82 km/l
Economy / Range
—
5 Seater
Seating
6 Seater
10
Airbags
10

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown
Specification Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC Tesla Model X Plaid
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount ₹ 1.80 Crore ₹ 1.60 Crore
Price Type Ex-Showroom Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine
2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
—
Fuel
Petrol
Electric
Engine Type
3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost
—
Power
362 bhp @ 5500 rpm
1020 hp
Torque
500 Nm @ 1600-5800 rpm
—
Transmission
Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Single speed fixed gear
Overall final drive ratio: Front unit motor: 7.5:1, Rear unit motor: 7.5:1
Reverse gear: Reverse direction of motor, limited to 24km/h
Drivetrain
4matic AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Tri motor AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity
76 litres
—
Emission Standard
BS 6
Zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
Engine Misc
Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
AC permanent magnet synchronous motor
Carbon fiber wrapped rotor
Liquid cooled
Variable frequency drive (2x motors in the rear)
Torque vectoring
Opening the door turns on the touchscreen and instrument panel
0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds
Electric Range
1094 Km
536 km (WLTP)
Fuel Economy
12.82 km/l
—
Body
Length
5289 mm
5057mm
Width
1954 mm
2271mm (including mirrors), 2073mm (including folded mirrors), 1999mm (excluding mirrors)
Height
1503 mm
1680mm
Wheelbase
3216 mm
2965mm
Turn Radius
5.6 metres
6.2m
Front Tyre
40 / 245 R20
255/45 R20 or 265/35 R22
Rear Tyre
35 / 275 R20
275/45 R20 or 285/35 R22
Front Suspension
Four-Link with Air Springs
Independent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs
Independent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar
Steering
Power assisted (Electric)
Variable rack and pinion with electronic power steering
Speed sensitive
Number of turns lock to lock: 2.33
Yoke steering
Wheel
Alloy Wheels
—
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
—
Ground Clearance —
166mm (normal setting), 146mm (lowest setting), 206mm (highest setting)
Kerb weight —
2455 kg
Safety
Airbags
10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
10 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags in front and rear, Curtain airbags, Door mounted airbags
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Yes Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes —
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Yes —
Hill Hold Control Yes —
Traction Control System Yes Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
—
Park Assist
360 Degree Camera
Visual and audio feedback
Speed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
—
Dynamic Brake Lights Yes —
Seatbelt Warning Yes —
Mid Rear Seat Belt Yes —
Child Seat Anchor Point Yes —
Central Lock
Keyless
Yes
Speed Sensitive Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Sponsored
Exterior
Number of Doors
4 Doors
—
Headlight
LED
Adaptive headlights with LED
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes —
Cornering Headlamps
Intelligent
—
Headlamp Levelling Yes —
Fog Light
LED on front, LED on rear
Front and Rear Fog Lamps
ORVM
Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
—
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes —
Taillamp
LED
Auto tail lights
External Door Handles
Body Coloured
—
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes —
Roof Antenna Yes —
Body Coloured Bumper Yes —
Chrome Exhaust Yes —
Interior
Interior
Dual Tone
—
Scuff Plates
Illuminated
—
Seating Capacity
5 Person
6
Seating Row
2 Rows
—
Driver Seat
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
—
Driver Armrest Yes Yes
Front Passenger Seat
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
—
Driver Armrest Storage Yes —
Headrest
Front & Rear
—
Front Seat Back Pocket Yes —
Rear Seat
12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
—
Rear Seat Type
Bench
—
Ventilated Seats
Heated and cooled
—
Interior Colour
Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim
—
Seat Upholstery
Leather
—
Leather Steering Yes —
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
—
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
—
Boot Opener
Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
—
Anti Glare Mirror
Electronic - All
Auto Dimming
Interior Ambient Light
64
—
Interior Ambient Lights
Multi-colour
—
Puddle Lamp Yes —
Cabin Lamp
Front and Rear
—
Vanity Mirror Light
Driver & Co-Driver
—
Rear Reading Lamp
Both Sides
—
Infotainment
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Screen Size
12.8 inch
17 inch with left right tilt, Resolution: 2200 x 1300 pixels
Rear Screen Yes —
Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
—
Integrated Music System Yes
960 watt audio system with active road noise reduction
Speakers
6+
22
Steering Mounted Controls Yes Yes
Voice Command Yes —
Bluetooth
Phone & Audio Streaming
Yes
GPS Yes —
Radio Yes —
USB Yes Yes
Instrument
Digital
—
Tripmeter
Electronic 2 Trips
—
Average Fuel Consumption Yes —
Average Speed Yes —
Instant Fuel Consumption Yes —
Clock
Digital
—
Low Fuel Warning Yes —
Door Ajar Warning Yes —
Gear Indicator Yes —
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
—
Tachometer
Digital
—
Cluster Brightness Adjustment Yes —
Alexa Yes —
Internal Hard Drive Yes —
Sponsored
Comfort
AC
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Fully automatic temperature control (Tri zone)
Air vents hidden throughout the cabin
HEPA filtration
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
—
Rear AC
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
—
Heater Yes —
Cruise Control Yes —
Keyless Button Start Yes —
Steering Adjust
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
—
Power Windows
Front & Rear
—
Window One Touch Down
All
—
Window One Touch Up
All
—
Side Blinds on Windows
Rear - Electric
—
Rear Windshield Blind
Electric
—
Rear Defogger Yes —
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
—
Vanity Mirror
Driver & Co-Driver
—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder Yes —
12V Power Outlet Yes —
Cupholder
Front & Rear
—
Sunglass Holder Yes —
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Battery
Battery —
100 kWh
Liquid cooled Lithium ion
High voltage battery:
  • Voltage: 405V DC
  • Temperature range: -30° to 65°
Low voltage battery:
  • Rating: 6.9 Ah
  • Voltage: 15.5V
Supercharging max: 250 kW
Upto 280 km range in just 15 minutes on Tesla’s supercharger network
Wall connector: charging speeds upto 70km of range added per hour, 24 ft cable
Mobile connector: Using 110V it can povide upto 4.8km range per hour, using 240V outlet, it provides upto 48km range per hour
Other
Find My Car Yes —
Geofencing Yes —
Car Status Via App Yes —
Emergency Call System Yes —
OTA Update Yes —
Car Unlock via App Yes —
Sunroof via App Yes —
Remote Light Flash via App Yes —
Sponsored
Warranty
Warranty (Years)
2
4
Warranty (Km)
Unlimited
80000
Battery Warranty (Years) —
8
Battery Warranty (Km) —
240000
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC and Tesla Model X Plaid.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 1.80 Crore, while the Tesla Model X Plaid is priced at ₹ 1.60 Crore.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC delivers 362 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1600-5800 rpm torque, compared to the Tesla Model X Plaid which produces 1020 hp power and N/A torque.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Tesla Model X Plaid comes with a Automatic gearbox and Electric fuel.

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