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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500vsMercedes-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) · Facelift 2026

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

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

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    531 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
449hp335kW
525hp391kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,610kg5,754lb
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
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
560L
Doors
4
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) Facelift 2026 S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500: 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)Facelift 2026S 5005,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
13.2 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has 76 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: 76 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 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)Facelift 2026S 500
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)Facelift 2026S 5004.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V84.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 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)Facelift 2026S 500
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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: 5.5 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 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)Facelift 2026S 500
854 km
531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 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)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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG 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
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)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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG 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
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 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)Facelift 2026S 500
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.6 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)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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
449 hp
335 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
854 km
531 mi
625 km
388 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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