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

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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 aspiratedSedan1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 1993-1994

  • 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 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
  • 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 V121993-1994Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
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
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Fuel consumption city
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg 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
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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 1993-1994Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 1994-1995PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 1993-1994: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 1994-1995: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V121993-19945,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-19955,200 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 V121993-1994Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
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 V121993-1994
394 hp
294 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
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 V121993-1994
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
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 V121993-1994
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
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 V121993-1994
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
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 V121993-19946.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-19956.6 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 (W140)S 600 V121993-1994
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V121993-1994
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
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 V121993-1994
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 V121994-1995
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V121993-1994Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V121994-1995
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
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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
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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 1993-1994
Consumption15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,043 LC/year

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