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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8vsLand Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
VS

Land Rover Defender 130 (L663)

5.0 V8 P500

500 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    503 hp
    375 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    717 km
    446 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Power
503hp375kW
500hp373kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
610Nm450lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
3,380kg7,452lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,358mm211in
Width
1,954mm77in
-
Height
1,503mm59in
1,970mm78in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,022mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,707mm67in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,702mm67in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
293mm12in
Trunk volume
535L
389L
Max trunk volume-
2,516L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V85,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P5006,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
500 hp
373 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 has 3 hp more than Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500.

The biggest power difference is between Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
610 Nm
450 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
2,670 kg
5,886 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 (W223)S 580 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (W223)S 580 V84.4 s
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P5005.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500: 1.3 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 (W223)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500: 4.2 L/100 km.

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 (W223)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
717 km
446 mi
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
608 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
500 hp
373 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (W223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
389 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
5,358 mm
210.9 in
Height
1,970 mm
77.6 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 (W223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 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 (W223)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.4 s
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
5.7 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 (W223)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Power
503 hp
375 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,670 kg
5,886 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
389 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
5,358 mm
210.9 in
Height
1,970 mm
77.6 in
Range score
717 km
446 mi
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
389 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 (W223) S 580 V8Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 650 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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