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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) · Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) · Facelift 2002

AMG S 55 V8

500 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005
VS

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222)

S 600 V12

530 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,910 kg
    4,211 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    274 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
500hp373kW
530hp395kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,815kg6,206lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,043mm199in
5,453mm215in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
3,365mm132in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,632mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
88L
80L
CO2 emissions
317g/km
274g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V86,100 rpm2,750-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V124,900-5,300 rpm4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
500 hp
373 kW
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
530 hp
395 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12 has 30 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
830 Nm
612 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
2,260 kg
4,982 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V84.8 s
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V125.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
667 km
414 mi
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
530 hp
395 kW
5.0 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 (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
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
5,043 mm
198.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,453 mm
214.7 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12 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 (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.0 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 (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
2,260 kg
4,982 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,043 mm
198.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,453 mm
214.7 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
317 g/km
274 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8

  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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