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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e

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 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450e

299 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
Power
388hp289kW
299hp223kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
3,035kg6,691lb
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
52.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
7,444km4,626mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
560L
350L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
67L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
299 hp
223 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 has 89 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8: 89 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
2,335 kg
5,148 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e: 0.5 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8: 10.3 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
804 km
499 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
7,444 km
4,626 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.9 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
Power
388 hp
289 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
7,444 km
4,626 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
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Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km1.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi2.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal135 L36 US gal30 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year236.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e

  • Uses 10.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6,641 km (4,126 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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