The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 98,900
€ 222,800
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
S 420 CDI long
S 65 AMG long
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
124.6
205.1
124.6
206.4
205.1 in
Length
206.4 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 420 CDI long
S 65 AMG long
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.73 %
General
S 420 CDI long
S 65 AMG long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 420 CDI long
S 65 AMG long
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
OM 629.911
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
S 420 CDI long
316 hp
604 hp
S 65 AMG long
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
S 65 AMG long
Performance
S 420 CDI long
S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
S 420 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
S 65 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 420 CDI long
S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
16 mpg
S 65 AMG long
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
386 mi
S 420 CDI long
595 mi
386 mi
S 65 AMG 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).
274.7 kWh
S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 420 CDI long
S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
