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

S 600 V12 (Stage 3)

710 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002

S 600 V12 (Stage 1)

570 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005
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S 600 V12 (Stage 2)

625 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) · Facelift 2002

S 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (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
    1,160 Nm
    856 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,060 kg
    4,542 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.1 L/100 km
    10.2 mpg US
    12.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    355 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    419 km
    260 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 3)710 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 1)570 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 2)625 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12500 hp
Power
710hp529kW+210 hp
570hp425kW+70 hp
625hp466kW+125 hp
500hp373kW
Torque
1,160Nm856lb-ft+360 Nm
928Nm684lb-ft+128 Nm
1,024Nm755lb-ft+224 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
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
36.0s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
44.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-1.7 s
Calculated
39.2s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-7.0 s
Calculated
46.2s99% 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
10.1s-4.1 s
Calculated
12.1s-2.1 s
Calculated
11.5s-2.7 s
Calculated
14.2s
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
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
277hp/t206kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
563Nm/t377lb-ft/ton
Calculated
450Nm/t301lb-ft/ton
Calculated
497Nm/t333lb-ft/ton
Calculated
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
419km260mi
Calculated
419km260mi
Calculated
419km260mi
Calculated
419km260mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu 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
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
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
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
355g/km
355g/km
355g/km
355g/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 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 710 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 1) 570 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 625 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 500 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 710 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 1) 570 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 625 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 500 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 3)710 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 1)570 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 2)625 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12500 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 3)710 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 1)570 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 2)625 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12500 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
10.1 s
12.1 s
11.5 s
14.2 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
2.2 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
10.4 s
10.1 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 710 hp has 210 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 500 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 500 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (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 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 710 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 500 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 625 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (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 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 3)710 hp
710 hp
529 kW
3.9 s
288 km/h
179 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (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 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 2)625 hp
625 hp
466 kW
4.2 s
277 km/h
172 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12500 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 2002S 600 V12 (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 2002S 600 V12 (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 2002S 600 V12 (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 2002S 600 V12500 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 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 3)710 hp
Power
710 hp
529 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (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
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 2)625 hp
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12500 hp
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (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 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 3)710 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 1)570 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 2)625 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12500 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 3)710 hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 1)570 hp
277 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 2)625 hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12500 hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 3)710 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 1)570 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12 (Stage 2)625 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V220)Facelift 2002S 600 V12500 hp
Power
710 hp
529 kW
570 hp
425 kW
625 hp
466 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
1,160 Nm
856 lb-ft
928 Nm
684 lb-ft
1,024 Nm
755 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 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
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
419 km
260 mi
419 km
260 mi
419 km
260 mi
419 km
260 mi
CO2 score
355 g/km
355 g/km
355 g/km
355 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
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
277 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 710 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 1) 570 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 625 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 500 hp
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,885 LC/year3,885 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220) Facelift 2002 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 710 hp

  • Has 140 hp more
  • Has 232 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 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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