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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55vsAlpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

AMG S 55

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    662 km
    411 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
360hp268kW
347hp259kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
526km327mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,619cc282cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
500L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 555,500 rpm3,150 rpm5,750 rpm
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 has 13 hp more than Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 556.0 s
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
662 km
411 mi
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
526 km
327 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
347 hp
259 kW
6.3 s
262 km/h
163 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
6.0 s
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
360 hp
268 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
526 km
327 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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