Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 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 (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002
VS

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

S 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
306hp228kW
320hp239kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,650kg5,842lb
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
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
100L
CO2 emissions
320g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
22.5 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
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 14 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) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
2,000 kg
4,409 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)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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 (W220)S 500 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 0.8 s.

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)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 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)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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
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
657 km
408 mi
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CO2 score
320 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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) S 500 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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