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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55vsHSV Clubsport (VX) R8 5.7 V8

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
VS

HSV Clubsport (VX)

R8 5.7 V8

347 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2001

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
  • 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 55HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
Power
360hp268kW
347hp259kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,686kg3,717lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
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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
54.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
4,937mm194in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
75L

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 55HSV Clubsport (VX) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VX) R8 5.7 V8: 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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
16.6 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
180 km/h
112 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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 has 13 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VX) R8 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VX) R8 5.7 V8 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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
1,686 kg
3,717 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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V85.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 has more power, HSV Clubsport (VX) R8 5.7 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VX) R8 5.7 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 0.6 s.

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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
347 hp
259 kW
5.4 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
HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55HSVClubsport (VX)R8 5.7 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.4 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
1,686 kg
3,717 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
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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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

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

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

HSV Clubsport (VX) R8 5.7 V8

  • Is 124 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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