The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 96,700
€ 91,100
€ 96,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 400 long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S 420 CDI.
S 400 long
S 420 CDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
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 in
124.6
206.5
119.5
200
206.5 in
Length
200 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 400 long
S 420 CDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.95 %
General
S 400 long
S 420 CDI
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 400 long
S 420 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 276.824
Engine Code
OM 629.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 400 long
328 hp
316 hp
S 420 CDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 400 long
354 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
S 420 CDI
Performance
S 400 long
S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
S 420 CDI
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
S 400 long
13.91 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 400 long
S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 400 long
28 mpg
25 mpg
S 420 CDI
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
518 mi
Range
595 mi
S 400 long
518 mi
595 mi
S 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
193.4 kWh
S 400 long
159.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
S 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 400 long
S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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