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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)

816 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)

707 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)

642 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 63 V8

544 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    382 km/h
    237 mph
  • Most powerful
    816 hp
    608 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,240 Nm
    915 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    399 hp/t
    298 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp
Power
816hp608kW+272 hp
707hp527kW+163 hp
642hp479kW+98 hp
544hp406kW
Torque
1,240Nm915lb-ft+440 Nm
1,080Nm797lb-ft+280 Nm
976Nm720lb-ft+176 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Top speed
382 km/h
237 mph
+117 km/h
364 km/h
226 mph
+99 km/h
352 km/h
219 mph
+87 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.7s99% target: 378 km/h / 235 mph+1.9 s
Calculated
44.8s99% target: 360 km/h / 224 mph+4.0 s
Calculated
48.1s99% target: 348 km/h / 217 mph+7.3 s
Calculated
40.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s-1.0 s
3.8s-0.7 s
4.1s-0.4 s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
8.0s-5.0 s
Calculated
8.9s-4.1 s
Calculated
9.7s-3.2 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.1s-1.3 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
399hp/t298kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
346hp/t258kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
314hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
606Nm/t406lb-ft/ton
Calculated
528Nm/t353lb-ft/ton
Calculated
477Nm/t319lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,096mm201in
5,096mm201in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
560L
560L
560L
560L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2) 707 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1) 642 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 544 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2) 707 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1) 642 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 544 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hp5,250-5,750 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hp5,250-5,750 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hp5,250-5,750 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp5,250-5,750 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.0 s
8.9 s
9.7 s
12.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
18.4 s
22.2 s
26.6 s
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Top speed
382 km/h
237 mph
364 km/h
226 mph
352 km/h
219 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.6 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
243 km/h
151 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hp has 272 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 544 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 544 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hp: 272 hp (203 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 544 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2) 707 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1) 642 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hp
816 hp
608 kW
3.5 s
382 km/h
237 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hp
707 hp
527 kW
3.8 s
364 km/h
226 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hp
642 hp
479 kW
4.1 s
352 km/h
219 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp
544 hp
406 kW
4.5 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hp
Power
816 hp
608 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
382 km/h
237 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hp
Power
707 hp
527 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
364 km/h
226 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hp
Power
642 hp
479 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
352 km/h
219 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hp
Power
816 hp
608 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
382 km/h
237 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hp
Power
707 hp
527 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
364 km/h
226 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hp
Power
642 hp
479 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
352 km/h
219 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hp 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hp
399 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hp
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hp
314 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3)816 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2)707 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1)642 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8544 hp
Power
816 hp
608 kW
707 hp
527 kW
642 hp
479 kW
544 hp
406 kW
Torque
1,240 Nm
915 lb-ft
1,080 Nm
797 lb-ft
976 Nm
720 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
382 km/h
237 mph
364 km/h
226 mph
352 km/h
219 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
399 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
314 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 2) 707 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 1) 642 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 544 hp
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,756 LC/year2,756 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 (Stage 3) 816 hp

  • Has 109 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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