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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)

819 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)

945 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)

743 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,200 kg
    4,850 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.8 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    334 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Power
819hp611kW+189 hp
945hp705kW+315 hp
743hp554kW+113 hp
630hp470kW
Torque
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
34.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
31.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-7.9 s
Calculated
34.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
39.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-0.7 s
3.4s-1.0 s
4.0s-0.4 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
9.5s-3.0 s
Calculated
8.7s-3.8 s
Calculated
10.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
10.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
372hp/t278kW/t169hp/1000 lb
Calculated
430hp/t320kW/t195hp/1000 lb
Calculated
338hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
286hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
614Nm/t411lb-ft/ton
Calculated
705Nm/t471lb-ft/ton
Calculated
555Nm/t371lb-ft/ton
Calculated
455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,226mm206in
5,226mm206in
5,226mm206in
5,226mm206in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,165mm125in
3,165mm125in
3,165mm125in
3,165mm125in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
550L
550L
550L
550L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
334g/km
334g/km
334g/km
334g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 630 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 630 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp4,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp4,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp4,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp4,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.3 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
8.7 s
10.7 s
12.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.2 s
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
10.8 s
11.6 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
130 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp has 315 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 630 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 630 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp: 315 hp (235 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 (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 630 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 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 (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
819 hp
611 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
945 hp
705 kW
3.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
743 hp
554 kW
4.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp
630 hp
470 kW
4.4 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 (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 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 (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.4 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 (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
372 hp/t
278 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
430 hp/t
320 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp
286 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
945 hp
705 kW
743 hp
554 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
629 km
391 mi
629 km
391 mi
629 km
391 mi
CO2 score
334 g/km
334 g/km
334 g/km
334 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
372 hp/t
278 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
430 hp/t
320 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
286 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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 (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 630 hp
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,754 LC/year3,754 LC/year3,754 LC/year

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