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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500

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

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

AMG S 63 V8

544 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2010-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
544hp406kW
449hp335kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,835kg6,250lb
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
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
854km531mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,688mm66in
Trunk volume
560L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
76L

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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 5005,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
13.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
192 km/h
120 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has 95 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 95 hp (71 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
600 Nm
443 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
2,100 kg
4,630 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 5004.5 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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 1.6 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)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
854 km
531 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 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
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
449 hp
335 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
544 hp
406 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 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
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
854 km
531 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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