The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 98,900
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) S 420 CDI long
€ 109,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700

ⓘ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 long is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 420 CDI long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
205.1 in
Length
205.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S 420 CDI long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

S 420 CDI long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
W221
Generation
W221
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 long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 420 CDI long
316 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

S 420 CDI long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

S 420 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 420 CDI long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
24 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
521 mi
S 420 CDI long
595 mi
521 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
187.5 kWh
S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 420 CDI long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data