The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

€ 107,200
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) S 500
€ 238,600
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18) S 65 AMG long
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
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
6063 lb
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
13.1 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500

62 mph 62
mph

197 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
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S 500
29 mpg
20 mpg
S 65 AMG long
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
418 mi
S 500
606 mi
418 mi
S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
225.5 kWh
S 500
155.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
S 65 AMG long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data