Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) 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
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
525hp391kW
455hp339kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,715kg5,986lb
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
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume-
530L
Max trunk volume
560L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
80L
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 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 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
14.1 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
5.8 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
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 has 70 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: 70 hp (52 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 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 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)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
1,975 kg
4,354 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 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 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)AMG S 63 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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)AMG S 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: 5.6 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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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 V8
604 km
375 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
860 km
535 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 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 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)AMG 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
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 (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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)AMG 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
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) 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 (W221)AMG S 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)AMG S 63 V8
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 (W222)S 500 V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
455 hp
339 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
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
860 km
535 mi
CO2 score
355 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 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 (W222) S 500 V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 256 km (159 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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