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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SEvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    730 km
    454 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SEMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
408hp304kW
306hp228kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
2,180kg4,806lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
730km454mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
5,113mm201in
5,038mm198in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,490mm59in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,040mm120in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,602mm63in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
535L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
88L
CO2 emissions-
320g/km

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 (W220) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 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 (W220)S 500 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SEMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
19.8 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
2.5 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
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
106 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 (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: 102 hp (76 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 (W220)S 500 V8
460 Nm
339 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 (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 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 (W220)S 500 V8
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 (W220)S 500 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 0.5 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

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 (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (W220)S 500 V8
657 km
408 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 (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SEMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.5 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
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
730 km
454 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
-
320 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (W220) S 500 V8
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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