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

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

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009
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| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp |
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| 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 Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | 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 |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 796 hp 593 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 918 hp 685 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 722 hp 539 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | 612 hp 456 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 1,350 Nm 996 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 1,550 Nm 1,143 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 1,220 Nm 900 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | 1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 2,195 kg 4,839 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 2,195 kg 4,839 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 2,195 kg 4,839 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | 2,195 kg 4,839 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
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.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | 14.5 L/100 km 16.2 mpg US 19.5 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 362 hp/t 270 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 418 hp/t 312 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 329 hp/t 245 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | 279 hp/t 208 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 621 km 386 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 621 km 386 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 621 km 386 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | 621 km 386 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp |
| 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.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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 |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 |
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009AMG S 65 V12612 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 65 V12 612 hp |
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| Consumption | 14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK | 14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK | 14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK | 14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.38 LC100 km | 25.38 LC100 km | 25.38 LC100 km | 25.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.84 LC100 mi | 40.84 LC100 mi | 40.84 LC100 mi | 40.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal | 2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal | 2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal | 2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,806 LC/year | 3,806 LC/year | 3,806 LC/year | 3,806 LC/year |
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