Pure Diesel Luxury: Mercedes Unveils 235 kW/320 hp S 420 CDI Model

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 6th, 2006 At 7:30 AM CST

Has the absence of a diesel V8-powerplant in the S-Class lineup had  
you feeling glum?  No longer ladies and gentlemen, thanks to  
Mercedes' introduction today of a model diesel lovers across Europe  
will undoubtedly take great delight in: the S 420 CDI.  Yes, the wait  
is finally over for Mercedes' flagship diesel V8-powered luxury sedan.

Powered by a state-of-the-art V8 CDI engine developing 235 kW/320 hp  
and and 730 newton meters of peak torque, the S 420 CDI is capable of  
accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just 6.6 seconds and reaching an  
electronically-governed top speed of 250 km/h, all while consuming  
between 9.4 to 9.6 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers.  With a fuel  
tank capacity of 90 liters, this translates into an operating range  
close to the 1,000 kilometer mark.

Of course, being an S-Class, the 420 CDI model comes available with  
the host of features and technology found on the other members of the  
flagship family.  PRE-SAFE, PRE-SAFE Brake, DISTRONIC PLUS, ADAPTIVE  
BRAKE, 12-way adjustable power seats, COMAND with CD/DVD player and  
PCMCIA slot, DIRECT SELECT gearshift, ESP... you get the idea.

If you're interested, the S 420 CDI is available for ordering  
immediately (in Europe), with deliveries to customers beginning in  
December of 2006.  Pricing for the short wheelbase version is EUR  
84,448 (net price EUR 72,800), while pricing for the long wheelbase  
version comes in at EUR 92,104 (net price EUR 79,400).

To learn more, visit www.eMercedesBenz.com for the official press  
release outlining all of the S 420 CDI's many features and attributes.