The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 155,400

€ 98,900

€ 155,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 600 long is 0.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 600 long
S 420 CDI long
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58 in
124.6
205.7
124.6
205.1
205.7 in
Length
205.1 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 600 long
S 420 CDI long
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.16 %

General
S 600 long
S 420 CDI long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 600 long
S 420 CDI long
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 275.953
Engine Code
OM 629.911


3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 600 long
510 hp
316 hp
S 420 CDI long
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
S 420 CDI long
Performance
S 600 long
S 420 CDI long
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 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

S 420 CDI long
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 600 long
S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 600 long
16 mpg
25 mpg
S 420 CDI long
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
24 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
595 mi
S 600 long
391 mi
595 mi
S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
270.9 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 600 long
270.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
S 420 CDI long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 600 long
S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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