The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 97,300
€ 145,100
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the S 500 is 0.7 inches shorter.
S 500
S 63 AMG
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
200.6
119.5
201.3
200.6 in
Length
201.3 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 63 AMG
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.79 %
General
S 500
S 63 AMG
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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 273.961
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
S 500
383 hp
537 hp
S 63 AMG
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S 500
391 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
S 63 AMG
Performance
S 500
S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
S 500
11.25 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
S 500
21 mpg
22 mpg
S 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
508 mi
Range
533 mi
S 500
508 mi
533 mi
S 63 AMG
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).
198.9 kWh
S 500
208.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
