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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

600 SEC V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1993

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • 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 55Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
360hp268kW
394hp294kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,720kg5,997lb
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
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
102.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,603mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
505L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
88L
100L

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 55Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
24.5 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
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
159 km/h
99 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: 34 hp (25 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
570 Nm
420 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
2,240 kg
4,938 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC 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 (W220)AMG S 556.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
360 hp
268 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 (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

  • Is 430 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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