The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 97,300
€ 141,400
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400
ⓘ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, but the S 500 is 5.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
S 500
S 63 AMG long
58.5
73.7
83.5
58
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
119.5
200.6
124.6
206.4
200.6 in
Length
206.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 63 AMG long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.57 %
General
S 500
S 63 AMG long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 63 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
M 273.961
Engine Code
M 156.984


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
S 500
383 hp
518 hp
S 63 AMG long
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
S 63 AMG long
Performance
S 500
S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S 63 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9 lb/hp
S 500
11.25 lb/hp
9 lb/hp
S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
16 mpg
S 63 AMG long
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
30 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
508 mi
Range
375 mi
S 500
508 mi
375 mi
S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
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).
282.3 kWh
S 500
208.4 kWh
282.3 kWh
S 63 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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