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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz G-class (W463) · Facelift 2008 G 500 V8

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

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

S 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) · Facelift 2008

G 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2011-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Power
388hp289kW
388hp289kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
39.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
4,212mm166in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,931mm76in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,475mm58in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,475mm58in
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
Trunk volume
560L
250L
Max trunk volume-
1,580L
Doors
4
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
96L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
-

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 S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
39.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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 2009S 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
2,170 kg
4,784 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 2009S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 2009S 500 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8: 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 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8: 3.7 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 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 2009S 500 V8
804 km
499 mi
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
644 km
400 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,931 mm
76.0 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 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 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
5.9 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 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,931 mm
76.0 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
644 km
400 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 310 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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