The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 91,100
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) S 420 CDI
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) S 500
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The S 420 CDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 500.
S 420 CDI
S 500
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
200 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S 420 CDI
S 500
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.91 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

S 420 CDI
S 500
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 420 CDI
S 500
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 629.911
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 420 CDI
316 hp
449 hp
S 500
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500

Performance

S 420 CDI
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

S 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 420 CDI
S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
S 420 CDI
25 mpg
27 mpg
S 500
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
572 mi
S 420 CDI
595 mi
572 mi
S 500
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).
164.8 kWh
S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 420 CDI
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data