The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 134,200

€ 106,700

€ 134,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 63 AMG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the S 500.
S 63 AMG
S 500
58
73.7
83.5
58.9
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58 in
Height
58.9 in
119.5
201.3
119.5
201.4
201.3 in
Length
201.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 63 AMG
S 500
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %

General
S 63 AMG
S 500
W221
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 63 AMG
S 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 156.984
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 63 AMG
518 hp
449 hp
S 500
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 63 AMG
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500
▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 63 AMG
S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S 63 AMG
16 mpg
28 mpg
S 500
10 mpg
city
19 mpg
23 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
375 mi
Range
585 mi
S 63 AMG
375 mi
585 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
S 63 AMG
282.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 63 AMG
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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