Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)
S 500
388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500vsBitter Vero 6.0 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Bitter Vero
6.0 V8
378 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.4 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful388 hp289 kW
- Lightest1,865 kg4,112 lb
- Best power-to-weight208 hp/t155 kW/t4.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range756 km470 mi
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score73/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Bitter Vero 6.0 V8
- Highest torque535 Nm395 lb-ft
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | BitterVero6.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 388hp289kW | 378hp282kW |
| Torque | 530Nm391lb-ft | 535Nm395lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,865kg4,112lb | 1,890kg4,167lb |
| Gross weight | 2,545kg5,611lb | 2,298kg5,066lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 52.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.0s Calculated | 16.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.3s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated | 200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated | 283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 756km470mi Calculated | 507km315mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,461cc333cu in | 5,967cc364cu in |
| Length | 5,079mm200in | 5,200mm205in |
| Width | 1,872mm74in | 1,899mm75in |
| Height | 1,473mm58in | 1,460mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 3,035mm119in | 3,009mm118in |
| Front track | 1,604mm63in | 1,602mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,606mm63in | 1,618mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 560L | 535L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 73L |
| CO2 emissions | 283g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500Bitter Vero 6.0 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500: Power / Torque
- Bitter Vero 6.0 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 6,000 rpm | 2,800 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 5,700 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | BitterVero6.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.2 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.4 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.0 s | 16.7 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.9 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.3 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.3 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 183 km/h 114 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 388 hp 289 kW |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 378 hp 282 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 has 10 hp more than Bitter Vero 6.0 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Bitter Vero 6.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500: 10 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 535 Nm 395 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 1,890 kg 4,167 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 5.4 s |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 5.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 and Bitter Vero 6.0 V8: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 and Bitter Vero 6.0 V8: 2.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 756 km 470 mi |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 507 km 315 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 388 hp 289 kW | 5.4 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 378 hp 282 kW | 5.5 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 |
| 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BitterVero6.0 V8 |
| 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | 5.4 s |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
| BitterVero6.0 V8 | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500 | BitterVero6.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 388 hp 289 kW | 378 hp 282 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | 535 Nm 395 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.4 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb | 1,890 kg 4,167 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 756 km 470 mi | 507 km 315 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 283 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 560 L 19.8 cu ft | 535 L 18.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 | Bitter Vero 6.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK | 14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.83 LC100 km | 25.20 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.51 LC100 mi | 40.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal | 2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,124 LC/year | 3,780 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500
- Has 10 hp more
- Is 25 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range
- Has 25 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Bitter Vero 6.0 V8
- Has 5 Nm more
Pros
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
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