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.