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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)

796 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2009-2010
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)

918 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2009-2010
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)

722 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2009-2010
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,195 kg
    4,839 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.9 L/100 km
    10.7 mpg US
    12.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    346 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    621 km
    386 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp
Power
796hp593kW+184 hp
918hp685kW+306 hp
722hp539kW+110 hp
612hp456kW
Torque
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,195kg4,839lb
2,195kg4,839lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Gross weight
2,705kg5,964lb
2,705kg5,964lb
2,705kg5,964lb
2,705kg5,964lb
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-4.9 s
Calculated
31.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
34.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
39.6s99% 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-3.1 s
Calculated
8.7s-3.9 s
Calculated
10.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.6s
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
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg 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
362hp/t270kW/t164hp/1000 lb
Calculated
418hp/t312kW/t190hp/1000 lb
Calculated
329hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
615Nm/t412lb-ft/ton
Calculated
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
556Nm/t372lb-ft/ton
Calculated
456Nm/t305lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
621km386mi
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
560L
560L
560L
560L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
346g/km
346g/km
346g/km
346g/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) 796 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 612 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 612 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)796 hp4,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp4,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp4,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp4,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 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)796 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 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
10.8 s
12.6 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
129 mph
197 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) 918 hp has 306 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 612 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp: 306 hp (228 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) 918 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 612 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 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)796 hp
796 hp
593 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)918 hp
918 hp
685 kW
3.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
722 hp
539 kW
4.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp
612 hp
456 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)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 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
560 L
19.8 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)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 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)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 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 V12612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 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
560 L
19.8 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)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 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)796 hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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)796 hp
362 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
418 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
329 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
918 hp
685 kW
722 hp
539 kW
612 hp
456 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
2,195 kg
4,839 lb
2,195 kg
4,839 lb
2,195 kg
4,839 lb
2,195 kg
4,839 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,226 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
621 km
386 mi
621 km
386 mi
621 km
386 mi
CO2 score
346 g/km
346 g/km
346 g/km
346 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
362 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
418 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
329 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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) 796 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 612 hp
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,806 LC/year3,806 LC/year3,806 LC/year

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