The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 91,100
€ 87,300
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 420 CDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 420 CDI
S 400 HYBRID
58
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200
119.5
200.6
200 in
Length
200.6 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 420 CDI
S 400 HYBRID
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.47 %
General
S 420 CDI
S 400 HYBRID
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 420 CDI
S 400 HYBRID
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 629.911
Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 420 CDI
316 hp
295 hp
S 400 HYBRID
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
S 400 HYBRID
Performance
S 420 CDI
S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 420 CDI
S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
S 420 CDI
25 mpg
30 mpg
S 400 HYBRID
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
708 mi
S 420 CDI
595 mi
708 mi
S 400 HYBRID
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).
149.7 kWh
S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
S 400 HYBRID
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 420 CDI
S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
