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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

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

AMG S 63 V8

544 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    544 hp
    406 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    266 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Power
544hp406kW
455hp339kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
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
40.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
560L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
80L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

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 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 5005,250-5,500 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.1 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
544 hp
406 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has 89 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 89 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 5004.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: 0.3 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 0.9 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
857 km
533 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
833 km
518 mi

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
544 hp
406 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
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
510 L
18.0 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Power
544 hp
406 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 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
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
266 hp/t
198 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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