Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL vs Mercedes-Benz E 420
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 420 | 600 SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 6.0 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 279 / 275 | 408 / 402 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 580 / 428 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1709 / 3768 | 2251 / 4963 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 163 / 161 | 181 / 179 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz E 420 | 600 SEL |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.0 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 33.6 s | 27.3 s |
| 1000 m | 27.2 s | 26.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.8 s | 21.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 7.2 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 18.2 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.3 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| Est. 1/4 mile | 17.0 s @ 99.4 mph | 15.9 s @ 104.4 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.2 s @ 115.6 mph | 24.3 s @ 119.9 mph |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 420 | 600 SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 254 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.41 g (4 m/s²) | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.1 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 13.7 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 420 | 600 SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 71 | 100 |
Verdict
600 SEL is the fastest by a huge margin.
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