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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 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 (W223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
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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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
503hp375kW
544hp406kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
2,670kg5,886lb
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
39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
40.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
535L
560L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V85,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
12.9 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
2.3 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
10.4 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
544 hp
406 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
2,045 kg
4,508 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 (W223)S 580 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 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 (W223)S 580 V84.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V84.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 0.1 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 (W223)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

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 (W223)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
266 hp/t
198 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 (W223)S 580 V8
717 km
446 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
857 km
533 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (W223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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

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 (W223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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-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 (W223)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.4 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

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 (W223)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
544 hp
406 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 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
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
717 km
446 mi
857 km
533 mi
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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