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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

600 SE

408 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    730 km
    454 mi
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
525hp391kW
408hp304kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,640kg5,820lb
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
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
730km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume-
535L
Max trunk volume
560L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
355g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SEPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE5,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
18.3 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 has 117 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: 117 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
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 (W221)AMG S 63 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: 1.4 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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: 1.2 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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
604 km
375 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
730 km
454 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
408 hp
304 kW
6.0 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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
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

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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
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-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
6.0 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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
525 hp
391 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
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
Range score
604 km
375 mi
730 km
454 mi
CO2 score
355 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8

  • Has 117 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 76 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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