The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 107,300

€ 134,200

€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,200
ⓘ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 long is 4.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
S 500 long
S 63 AMG
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
124.6
205.7
119.5
201.3
205.7 in
Length
201.3 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 long
S 63 AMG
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %

General
S 500 long
S 63 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 long
S 63 AMG
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 273.968
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 long
383 hp
518 hp
S 63 AMG
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
S 63 AMG
Performance
S 500 long
S 63 AMG
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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
S 500 long
11.95 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 long
S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
S 500 long
21 mpg
16 mpg
S 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
29 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
375 mi
S 500 long
495 mi
375 mi
S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
214 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 long
214 kWh
282.3 kWh
S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 long
S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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