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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6vsMercedes-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 (W222)

S 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100

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
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Power
333hp248kW
394hp294kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,665kg5,875lb
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
63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: 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 (W222)S 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 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 (W222)S 400 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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 (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
480 Nm
354 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 (W222)S 400 V6
1,920 kg
4,233 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 (W222)S 400 V6
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 (W222)S 400 V66.1 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 (W222) S 400 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12: 0.5 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 (W222)S 400 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (W222) S 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12: 6.5 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 (W222)S 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 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 (W222)S 400 V6
787 km
489 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 (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 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 (W222)S 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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 (W222)S 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (W222) S 400 V6 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 (W222)S 400 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.1 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 (W222)S 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (W222)S 400 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Power
333 hp
248 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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
787 km
489 mi
649 km
403 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year4,043 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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