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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 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 (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.4 L/100 km
    12.1 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

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

  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Power
306hp228kW
394hp294kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
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
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
5,987cc365cu 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) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12: 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)S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 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)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 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
Likely 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
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 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 (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 has 88 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) S 600 V12: 88 hp (66 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)S 600 V12
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 (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
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 (W220)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
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)S 600 V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 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) S 600 V12: 0.1 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12: 2.0 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 (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
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 (W220)S 500 V8
657 km
408 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
649 km
403 mi

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)S 600 V12
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 (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)S 600 V12
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 (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
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
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-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 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 (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Power
306 hp
228 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 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
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
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
649 km
403 mi
CO2 score
320 g/km
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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
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year4,043 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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