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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8vsOpel Omega B · Facelift 1999 5.7i V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002
VS

Opel Omega B · Facelift 1999

5.7i V8

310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Power
306hp228kW
310hp231kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
4,898mm193in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
530L
Max trunk volume-
830L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
75L
CO2 emissions
320g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V85,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
310 hp
231 kW

Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
1,650 kg
3,638 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)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)S 500 V86.5 s
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V87.0 s

Although Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8: 0.5 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)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8: 0.6 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)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
657 km
408 mi
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
536 km
333 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
310 hp
231 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
7.0 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)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8OpelOmega BFacelift 19995.7i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,898 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
536 km
333 mi
CO2 score
320 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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) S 500 V8Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km24.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi39.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,675 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Omega B Facelift 1999 5.7i V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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