The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 106,700

€ 238,800

€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 500 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the S 65 AMG long.
S 500
S 65 AMG long
58.9
74.8
83.9
59.1
75.4
83.9
74.8 in
Width
75.4 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.9 in
Height
59.1 in
119.5
201.4
124.6
208.4
201.4 in
Length
208.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500
S 65 AMG long
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
13.1 %

General
S 500
S 65 AMG long
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500
S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 279.980


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
S 500
449 hp
621 hp
S 65 AMG long
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
S 500
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
S 65 AMG long
Performance
S 500
S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

S 65 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
S 500
9.6 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500
S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
17 mpg
S 500
28 mpg
17 mpg
S 65 AMG long
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
37 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
585 mi
Range
350 mi
S 500
585 mi
350 mi
S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
269.1 kWh
S 500
161.1 kWh
269.1 kWh
S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S 500
S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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