The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 103,500
€ 98,900
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The S 500 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S 420 CDI long.
S 500
S 420 CDI long
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
201.8
124.6
205.1
201.8 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 420 CDI long
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.32 %
General
S 500
S 420 CDI long
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 420 CDI long
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 256.930
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 500
451 hp
316 hp
S 420 CDI long
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 500
384 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
S 420 CDI long
Performance
S 500
S 420 CDI long
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 long
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
S 500
9.8 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 500
36 mpg
25 mpg
S 420 CDI long
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
659 mi
Range
595 mi
S 500
659 mi
595 mi
S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
193.4 kWh
S 420 CDI long
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
