Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) · Facelift 2002
AMG S 55 V8
500 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) · Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful500 hp373 kW
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lightest1,910 kg4,211 lb
- Best power-to-weight262 hp/t195 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Best overall score81/100
- Best performance score83/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions224 g/km
- Best estimated range865 km537 mi
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best economy score81/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 500hp373kW | 435hp324kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,910kg4,211lb | 1,935kg4,266lb |
| Gross weight | 2,480kg5,467lb | 2,615kg5,765lb |
| 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 | 44.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 47.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.9s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 4.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK | 13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb Calculated | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton Calculated | 362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 667km414mi Calculated | 865km537mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,439cc332cu in | 4,663cc285cu in |
| Length | 5,043mm199in | 5,096mm201in |
| Width | 1,855mm73in | 1,871mm74in |
| Height | 1,444mm57in | 1,479mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,965mm117in | 3,035mm119in |
| Front track | 1,574mm62in | 1,600mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,574mm62in | 1,606mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 560L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 88L | 83L |
| CO2 emissions | 317g/km | 224g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYPowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | 6,100 rpm | 2,750-4,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 5,250 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 5.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.9 s | 14.7 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 | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 191 km/h 119 mph | 188 km/h 117 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | 500 hp 373 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 435 hp 324 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 has 65 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: 65 hp (48 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | 1,910 kg 4,211 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 5.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: 3.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | 667 km 414 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 865 km 537 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 |
| 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY |
| 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 500 hp 373 kW | 435 hp 324 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 5.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,910 kg 4,211 lb | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 667 km 414 mi | 865 km 537 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 317 g/km | 224 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 560 L 19.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 262 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY |
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| Consumption | 13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.10 LC100 km | 16.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.18 LC100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,465 LC/year | 2,520 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8
- Has 65 hp more
- Is 25 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 37 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
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
- Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
- Has 60 L more trunk volume
- Emits 93 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
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