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

S 600 V12 (Stage 2)

672 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2009-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

S 600 V12 (Stage 3)

776 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2009-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

S 600 V12 (Stage 1)

610 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2009-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) · Facelift 2009

S 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2009-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,135 kg
    4,707 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.7 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    340 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12517 hp
Power
672hp501kW+155 hp
776hp578kW+259 hp
610hp455kW+93 hp
517hp386kW
Torque
1,121Nm826lb-ft+291 Nm
1,287Nm949lb-ft+457 Nm
1,013Nm747lb-ft+183 Nm
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Gross weight
2,690kg5,930lb
2,690kg5,930lb
2,690kg5,930lb
2,690kg5,930lb
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
38.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
32.6s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
38.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
43.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s-0.7 s
3.6s-1.0 s
4.2s-0.4 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.1s-3.3 s
Calculated
9.1s-4.3 s
Calculated
11.5s-1.9 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.4s
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
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
315hp/t235kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
363hp/t271kW/t165hp/1000 lb
Calculated
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
603Nm/t403lb-ft/ton
Calculated
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu 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
340g/km
340g/km
340g/km
340g/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 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 1) 610 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 517 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 1) 610 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 517 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12517 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 (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12517 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
9.1 s
11.5 s
13.4 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
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.4 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.0 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
221 km/h
138 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp has 259 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 517 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 517 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp: 259 hp (193 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 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 517 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 1) 610 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
672 hp
501 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
776 hp
578 kW
3.6 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
610 hp
455 kW
4.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12517 hp
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
Power
672 hp
501 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
Power
776 hp
578 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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 2009S 600 V12517 hp
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
Power
672 hp
501 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
Power
776 hp
578 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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 2009S 600 V12517 hp
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12517 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.6 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
363 hp/t
271 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12517 hp
242 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V221)Facelift 2009S 600 V12517 hp
Power
672 hp
501 kW
776 hp
578 kW
610 hp
455 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
1,121 Nm
826 lb-ft
1,287 Nm
949 lb-ft
1,013 Nm
747 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.2 s
4.6 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
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
2,135 kg
4,707 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
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
629 km
391 mi
629 km
391 mi
629 km
391 mi
629 km
391 mi
CO2 score
340 g/km
340 g/km
340 g/km
340 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
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
363 hp/t
271 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
242 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 (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 (Stage 1) 610 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V221) Facelift 2009 S 600 V12 517 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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