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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500vsMercedes-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 (W223)

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
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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 (W223) S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
449hp335kW
500hp373kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,810kg6,195lb
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
43.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
44.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,043mm199in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,574mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
550L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
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 (W223) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: 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 (W223)S 5005,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 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 (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 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
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 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 (W223)S 500
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
500 hp
373 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 has 51 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
560 Nm
413 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 (W223)S 500
2,010 kg
4,431 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 (W223)S 500
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 (W223)S 5004.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V84.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: 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 (W223)S 500
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: 4.0 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 (W223)S 500
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 (W223)S 500
707 km
439 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 (W223)S 500
449 hp
335 kW
4.7 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 (W223)S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 (W223)S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 (W223) S 500 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 (W223)S 500
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.7 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 (W223)S 500
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
449 hp
335 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 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
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
707 km
439 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
317 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 (W223) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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