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Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989 500 E 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 W124 · Facelift 1989

500 E V8

326 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1993
VS

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

S 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
326hp243kW
320hp239kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
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
62.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
520L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V85,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
326 hp
243 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 has 6 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 W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
480 Nm
354 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
1,700 kg
3,748 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V86.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
326 hp
243 kW
6.1 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 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
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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