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

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 2006-2009

  • 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
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 2009-2010

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.2 L/100 km
    10.6 mpg US
    12.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    625 km
    388 mi
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V82006-2009Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
Power
525hp391kW
525hp391kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,610kg5,754lb
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
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume-
560L
Max trunk volume
560L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
355g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 2006-2009Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 2009-2010PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 2006-2009: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 2009-2010: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V82006-20096,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-20106,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V82006-2009Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
13.2 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
525 hp
391 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
1,995 kg
4,398 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)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
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)AMG S 63 V82006-20094.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-20104.6 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)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 2009-2010 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 2006-2009: 0.5 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)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
263 hp/t
196 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)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
604 km
375 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 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)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
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
4 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
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

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)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
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-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 2009-2010 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)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.6 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)AMG S 63 V82006-2009
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V82006-2009Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V82009-2010
Power
525 hp
391 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 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
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
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
Range score
604 km
375 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
355 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 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) AMG S 63 V8 2006-2009Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 2009-2010
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 2006-2009

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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