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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) · Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8

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

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2010
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) · Facelift 2002

AMG S 55 V8

500 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,910 kg
    4,211 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.7 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
525hp391kW
500hp373kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,610kg5,754lb
2,480kg5,467lb
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
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
44.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,043mm199in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
560L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
88L
CO2 emissions-
317g/km

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 AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V86,100 rpm2,750-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
13.9 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
500 hp
373 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has 25 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
700 Nm
516 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
1,910 kg
4,211 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
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 2009AMG S 63 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: 0.2 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 1.2 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
625 km
388 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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 (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
5,043 mm
198.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.8 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,043 mm
198.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
317 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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 (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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