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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8vsMaybach Landaulet 6.0 V12

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

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2010
VS

Maybach Landaulet

6.0 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12

  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    433 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Power
525hp391kW
612hp456kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,855kg6,294lb
Gross weight
2,610kg5,754lb
3,380kg7,452lb
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
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
-
Width
1,871mm74in
-
Height
1,479mm58in
-
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
-
Front track
1,600mm63in
-
Rear track
1,606mm63in
-
Trunk volume
560L
590L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
110L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V124,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
15.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12 has 87 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 and Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12: 87 hp (65 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
2,855 kg
6,294 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V84.6 s
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V125.1 s

Although Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 and Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12: 0.5 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 and Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12: 1.4 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
625 km
388 mi
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
696 km
433 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
612 hp
456 kW
5.1 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length-
Height-

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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
5.1 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8MaybachLandaulet6.0 V12
Power
525 hp
391 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,855 kg
6,294 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
15.8 L/100 km
14.9 mpg US
17.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Range score
625 km
388 mi
696 km
433 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km27.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi44.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,370 L626 US gal521 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year4,148 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

  • Is 860 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Maybach Landaulet 6.0 V12

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 370 Nm more
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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