The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 91,100
€ 103,500
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 500.
S 420 CDI
S 500
58
73.7
83.5
58.9
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
119.5
200
119.5
201.8
200 in
Length
201.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 420 CDI
S 500
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.06 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 420 CDI
S 500
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
OM 629.911
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
S 420 CDI
316 hp
451 hp
S 500
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
384 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
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 420 CDI
S 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S 420 CDI
25 mpg
36 mpg
S 500
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
659 mi
S 420 CDI
595 mi
659 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).
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).
125 kWh
S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
125 kWh
S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 420 CDI
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
