The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

€ 99,400
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) S 500
€ 219,000
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) S 65 AMG long
€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 219,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 500 is 6.4 inches shorter.
S 500
S 65 AMG long
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
124.6
206.4
200 in
Length
206.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S 500
S 65 AMG long
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
11.45 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

General

S 500
S 65 AMG long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 500
S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 273.968
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
S 500
383 hp
604 hp
S 65 AMG long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
S 65 AMG long

Performance

S 500
S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S 500

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
S 500
11.57 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 500
S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
S 500
19 mpg
16 mpg
S 65 AMG long
13 mpg
city
10 mpg
27 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
378 mi
S 500
462 mi
378 mi
S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
229.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
280.3 kWh
S 500
229.2 kWh
280.3 kWh
S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S 500
S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data