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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 600 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 4-speed

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,180 kg
    4,806 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.7 L/100 km
    11.4 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    649 km
    403 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speedMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
Power
394hp294kW
394hp294kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,710kg5,975lb
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
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km403mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,113mm201in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,040mm120in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
525L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 4-speedMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 5-speedPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 4-speed: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 5-speed: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speed5,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed5,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speedMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
20.2 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speed
394 hp
294 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
394 hp
294 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speed
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speed
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
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 (W140)S 600 V124-speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
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)S 600 V124-speed6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed6.6 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)S 600 V124-speed
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 4-speed and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 5-speed: 1.5 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 (W140)S 600 V124-speed
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speed
649 km
403 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
592 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speed
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 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)S 600 V124-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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

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)S 600 V124-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 4-speed 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)S 600 V124-speed
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
6.6 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)S 600 V124-speed
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V124-speedMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.6 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
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
649 km
403 mi
592 km
368 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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) S 600 V12 4-speedMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 5-speed
Consumption15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.95 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.37 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,043 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 4-speed

  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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