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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)

S 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
388hp289kW
394hp294kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
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
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
103.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
560L
505L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
294g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
24.6 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
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 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 (W221)S 500
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 (W221)S 500
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 (W221)S 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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)S 5005.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 1.2 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 (W221)S 500
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 (W221)S 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 (W221)S 500
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
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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
1,478 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
388 hp
289 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
-
CO2 score
294 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 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 (W221) S 500
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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