The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 106,700

€ 91,100

€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S 420 CDI.
S 500
S 420 CDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58 in
119.5
201.4
119.5
200
201.4 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 420 CDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.47 %

General
S 500
S 420 CDI
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 420 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 278.929
Engine Code
OM 629.911


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500
449 hp
316 hp
S 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
S 420 CDI
Performance
S 500
S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

S 420 CDI
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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 500
28 mpg
25 mpg
S 420 CDI
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
585 mi
Range
595 mi
S 500
585 mi
595 mi
S 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
193.4 kWh
S 500
161.1 kWh
193.4 kWh
S 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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