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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

AMG S 55

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
Power
360hp268kW
306hp228kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,595kg5,721lb
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
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
88L
70L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 555,500 rpm3,150 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 4006,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
20.8 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
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 has 54 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
1,850 kg
4,079 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)AMG S 55
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
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)AMG S 556.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 4006.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: 0.8 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)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 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 (W220)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
662 km
411 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
1,029 km
640 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 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)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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 (W222)S 400
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 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)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 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)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
Power
360 hp
268 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 (W220) AMG S 55Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

  • Uses 6.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 368 km (229 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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