Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S211, facelift 2006) E 280 CDI V6 (190 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | E-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | E-class T-mod. (S211, facelift 2006) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | E 280 CDI V6 (190 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 70 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 191-196 g/km | |
| Power: | 279 hp | 190 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 9.1 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1400-3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.981 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 17.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4888 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1822 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2063 mm | |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2854 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1559 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1552 mm |
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1165 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 690 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1950 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2520 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1770 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.4 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 255/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J X 16 |