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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SEvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 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 (W140)

600 SE

408 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,180 kg
    4,806 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    730 km
    454 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SEMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
408hp304kW
394hp294kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,710kg5,975lb
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
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
730km454mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,113mm201in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,490mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,040mm120in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,602mm63in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
535L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SEMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE5,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SEMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
20.2 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
2,180 kg
4,806 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 (W140)600 SE
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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 (W140)600 SE6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V126.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 0.6 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 (W140)600 SE
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 3.2 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 (W140)600 SE
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
730 km
454 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
592 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
408 hp
304 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 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 (W140)600 SE
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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 (W140)600 SE
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE 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 (W140)600 SE
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
6.6 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 (W140)600 SE
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SEMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
408 hp
304 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
730 km
454 mi
592 km
368 mi
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 (W140) 600 SEMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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