The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 98,900
€ 101,300
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the S 420 CDI long and the S 500 long are absolutely identical. Both are 205.1 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
S 420 CDI long
S 500 long
58
73.7
83.5
58
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
124.6
205.1
124.6
205.1
205.1 in
Length
205.1 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 420 CDI long
S 500 long
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.25 %
General
S 420 CDI long
S 500 long
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 long
S 500 long
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 629.911
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 420 CDI long
316 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 420 CDI long
S 500 long
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
S 420 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 lb/hp
S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
11.43 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 420 CDI long
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
20 mpg
S 500 long
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
474 mi
S 420 CDI long
595 mi
474 mi
S 500 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).
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).
223.5 kWh
S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 420 CDI long
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
