Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)
565 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
Car comparison
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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
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)
652 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
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S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)
513 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2) 565 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,935 kg4,266 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions224 g/km
- Best estimated range865 km537 mi
- Largest trunk560 L
- Best overall score85/100
- Best performance score89/100
- Best economy score81/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3) 652 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.9 s
- Most powerful652 hp487 kW
- Highest torque1,085 Nm800 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight337 hp/t251 kW/t3.0 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp |
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| Power | 565hp422kW+130 hp | 652hp487kW+217 hp | 513hp383kW+78 hp | 435hp324kW |
| Torque | 945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm | 1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm | 854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,935kg4,266lb | 1,935kg4,266lb | 1,935kg4,266lb | 1,935kg4,266lb |
| Gross weight | 2,615kg5,765lb | 2,615kg5,765lb | 2,615kg5,765lb | 2,615kg5,765lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 42.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.6 s Calculated | 35.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.9 s Calculated | 42.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.5 s Calculated | 47.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s-0.8 s | 3.9s-1.1 s | 4.5s-0.5 s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.1s-3.6 s Calculated | 9.9s-4.8 s Calculated | 12.6s-2.1 s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s-0.7 s Calculated | 3.7s-1.1 s Calculated | 4.3s-0.5 s Calculated | 4.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK | 13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK | 13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK | 13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 11.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb Calculated | 337hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb Calculated | 265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 488Nm/t327lb-ft/ton Calculated | 561Nm/t375lb-ft/ton Calculated | 441Nm/t295lb-ft/ton Calculated | 362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 865km537mi Calculated | 865km537mi Calculated | 865km537mi Calculated | 865km537mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in | 4,663cc285cu in | 4,663cc285cu in | 4,663cc285cu 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 | 83L | 83L | 83L | 83L |
| CO2 emissions | 224g/km | 224g/km | 224g/km | 224g/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 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 435 hpPowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2) 565 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3) 652 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1) 513 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 435 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 5,250 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 5,250 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 5,250 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 5,250 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.1 s | 3.7 s | 4.3 s | 4.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s | 4.5 s | 5.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.1 s | 9.9 s | 12.6 s | 14.7 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.3 s | 5.6 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.0 s | 7.7 s | 8.2 s | 8.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.1 s | 9.7 s | 10.5 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.9 s | 11.4 s | 12.3 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 208 km/h 129 mph | 216 km/h 134 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph | 188 km/h 117 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 565 hp 422 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 652 hp 487 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 513 hp 383 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 435 hp 324 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3) 652 hp has 217 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 435 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3) 652 hp: 217 hp (162 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 945 Nm 697 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 1,085 Nm 800 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 854 Nm 630 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 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
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3) 652 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 435 hp: 1.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2) 565 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1) 513 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 292 hp/t 218 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 337 hp/t 251 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 265 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 865 km 537 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 865 km 537 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 865 km 537 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 865 km 537 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 565 hp 422 kW | 4.3 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 652 hp 487 kW | 3.9 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 513 hp 383 kW | 4.5 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 435 hp 324 kW | 5.0 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp |
| 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp |
| 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp |
| 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp |
| 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2) 565 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | 292 hp/t 218 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | 337 hp/t 251 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | 265 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2)565 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3)652 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1)513 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY435 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 565 hp 422 kW | 652 hp 487 kW | 513 hp 383 kW | 435 hp 324 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 945 Nm 697 lb-ft | 1,085 Nm 800 lb-ft | 854 Nm 630 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.3 s | 3.9 s | 4.5 s | 5.0 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb | 1,935 kg 4,266 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 865 km 537 mi | 865 km 537 mi | 865 km 537 mi | 865 km 537 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 224 g/km | 224 g/km | 224 g/km | 224 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 292 hp/t 218 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 337 hp/t 251 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 265 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2) 565 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3) 652 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 1) 513 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 435 hp |
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| Consumption | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.80 LC100 km | 16.80 LC100 km | 16.80 LC100 km | 16.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,520 LC/year | 2,520 LC/year | 2,520 LC/year | 2,520 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 2) 565 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY (Stage 3) 652 hp
- Has 87 hp more
- Has 140 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
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