The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 114,900

€ 91,100

€ 114,900
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 560 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S 420 CDI.
S 560
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
201.8
119.5
200
201.8 in
Length
200 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 560
S 420 CDI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.48 %

General
S 560
S 420 CDI
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 560
S 420 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 176.980
Engine Code
OM 629.911


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 560
463 hp
316 hp
S 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 560
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
S 420 CDI
Performance
S 560
S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

S 420 CDI
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
S 560
10 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 560
S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 560
28 mpg
25 mpg
S 420 CDI
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
585 mi
Range
595 mi
S 560
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 560
161.1 kWh
193.4 kWh
S 420 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 560
S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 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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