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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

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 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
360hp268kW
333hp248kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,665kg5,875lb
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
63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
88L
70L

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 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: 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 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 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 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
18.6 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 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 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 has 27 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 (W220) AMG S 55: 27 hp (20 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 V6
480 Nm
354 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 V6
1,920 kg
4,233 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 V6
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 400 V66.1 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 V6: 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)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 4.4 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 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 V6
787 km
489 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 V6
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 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 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

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 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-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 (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 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.1 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 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.1 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
787 km
489 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 V6
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 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 V6

  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 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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