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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)

565 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
0-100 km/h 4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

Performance

Performance
Power525 hp544 hp / Stage 2: 707 hp435 hp / Stage 2: 565 hp388 hp
Torque
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,685kg5,919lb
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
473Nm/t316lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-0.8 s
0-200 km/h
11.2s-3.6 s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.5 s
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel tank
83L
Estimated range
847km526mi
Calculated
CO2 emissions
229g/km

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
DriveAWDRWD
EngineM 278.932
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationTwin-turbo
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears7-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
5,096mm201in
Width
1,871mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
560L
Doors
4
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)
565 hp
422 kW
Database median
261 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)4.3 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)
295 km/h
183 mph Unrestricted
280 km/h
174 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2): Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm

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