Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYvsMercedes-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 (W221) · Facelift 2009

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
VS

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 (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
435hp324kW
394hp294kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,685kg5,919lb
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
48.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km526mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
560L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
83L
100L
CO2 emissions
229g/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 (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V126.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 1.6 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
435 hp
324 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 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
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
847 km
526 mi
-
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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