The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 138,400

€ 98,900

€ 138,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the S 63 AMG is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
S 63 AMG
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
119.5
201.3
124.6
205.1
201.3 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 63 AMG
S 420 CDI long
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.26 %

General
S 63 AMG
S 420 CDI long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 63 AMG
S 420 CDI long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 156.984
Engine Code
OM 629.911


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
S 63 AMG
518 hp
316 hp
S 420 CDI long
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
S 420 CDI long
Performance
S 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

S 420 CDI long
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 63 AMG
S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S 63 AMG
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
388 mi
Range
595 mi
S 63 AMG
388 mi
595 mi
S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
272.8 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 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
S 420 CDI long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 63 AMG
S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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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