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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
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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 (W223) S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    449 hp
    335 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
449hp335kW
435hp324kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,810kg6,195lb
2,615kg5,765lb
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
43.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
865km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu 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
1,651mm65in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
550L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
83L
CO2 emissions-
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 5005,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
14.7 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 (W223)S 500
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 5004.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 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 (W223)S 500
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 500
707 km
439 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
865 km
537 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
449 hp
335 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 500
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
449 hp
335 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 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
707 km
439 mi
865 km
537 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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