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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002

AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)

710 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002

AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)

570 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002

AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)

625 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002

AMG S 55 V8

500 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    710 hp
    529 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,015 Nm
    749 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    368 hp/t
    274 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.7 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    317 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp
Power
710hp529kW+210 hp
570hp425kW+70 hp
625hp466kW+125 hp
500hp373kW
Torque
1,015Nm749lb-ft+315 Nm
812Nm599lb-ft+112 Nm
896Nm661lb-ft+196 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+23 km/h
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
+20 km/h
Calculated
277 km/h
172 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
35.3s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
43.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-1.8 s
Calculated
37.9s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
44.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s-0.9 s
4.4s-0.4 s
4.2s-0.6 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.0s-4.0 s
Calculated
11.9s-2.1 s
Calculated
11.3s-2.7 s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.3 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
368hp/t274kW/t167hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
324hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
464Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,163mm203in
5,163mm203in
5,163mm203in
5,163mm203in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,085mm121in
3,085mm121in
3,085mm121in
3,085mm121in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,574mm62in
1,574mm62in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,574mm62in
1,574mm62in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
88L
88L
88L
CO2 emissions
317g/km
317g/km
317g/km
317g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1) 570 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2) 625 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 500 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1) 570 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2) 625 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 500 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hp6,100 rpm2,750-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hp6,100 rpm2,750-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hp6,100 rpm2,750-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp6,100 rpm2,750-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.4 s
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
11.9 s
11.3 s
14.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.2 s
8.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
10.1 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.1 s
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hp has 210 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 500 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 500 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hp: 210 hp (157 kW).

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 500 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2) 625 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1) 570 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hp
710 hp
529 kW
3.9 s
288 km/h
179 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hp
570 hp
425 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hp
625 hp
466 kW
4.2 s
277 km/h
172 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 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 Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hp
Power
710 hp
529 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,163 mm
203.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hp
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,163 mm
203.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hp
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,163 mm
203.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
5,163 mm
203.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hp
Power
710 hp
529 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hp
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hp
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hp 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 Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.8 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 Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hp
368 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hp
324 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3)710 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1)570 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2)625 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8500 hp
Power
710 hp
529 kW
570 hp
425 kW
625 hp
466 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
1,015 Nm
749 lb-ft
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
896 Nm
661 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.4 s
4.2 s
4.8 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,163 mm
203.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,163 mm
203.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,163 mm
203.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,163 mm
203.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
317 g/km
317 g/km
317 g/km
317 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
368 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
324 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 1) 570 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 2) 625 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 500 hp
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,465 LC/year3,465 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 (Stage 3) 710 hp

  • Has 140 hp more
  • Has 203 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 73 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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