Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500vsMercedes-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 (W221)

S 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009
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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 (W221) S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
388hp289kW
320hp239kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
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
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
560L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
294g/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 (W221) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500: 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 (W221)S 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 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 (W221)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 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
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 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 (W221)S 500
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)S 500
530 Nm
391 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 (W221)S 500
1,935 kg
4,266 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 (W221)S 500
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 (W221)S 5005.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 1.9 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 (W221)S 500
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 (W221)S 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 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 (W221)S 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 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)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 (W221)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
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CO2 score
294 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 (W221) S 500
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 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

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