The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Maybach 62 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 91,100

€ 473,900

€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 473,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 420 CDI is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 42.7 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Maybach 62.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maybach 62
58
73.7
83.5
61.9
78
85.8
73.7 in
Width
78 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
58 in
Height
61.9 in
119.5
200
150.7
242.7
200 in
Length
242.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
150.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maybach 62
4608 lb
Curb Weight
6294 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7452 lb

Weight Difference:
1687 lb
26.8 %

General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maybach 62
W221
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maybach 62
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
542 hp
Maybach 62
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 62
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maybach 62
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 62
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Maybach 62
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maybach 62
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 62
18 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
595 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
455 mi
Maybach 62
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
284.2 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 62
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Maybach 62
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data