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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 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 (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

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

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435hp324kW
435hp324kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,675kg5,897lb
2,685kg5,919lb
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
46.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
Calculated
847km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
83L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 5005,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
14.8 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
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
520 Nm
384 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
2,000 kg
4,409 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 5004.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 0.2 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 2.9 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
1,014 km
630 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
847 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
435 hp
324 kW
4.8 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 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
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
1,014 km
630 mi
847 km
526 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 168 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 72 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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