The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 138,400
€ 111,000
€ 138,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 63 AMG is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the S 500.
S 63 AMG
S 500
58.5
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
58.5 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
4519 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
10.06 lb/hp
S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 63 AMG
S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
27 mpg
S 63 AMG
16 mpg
27 mpg
S 500
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
388 mi
Range
572 mi
S 63 AMG
388 mi
572 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
164.8 kWh
S 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 63 AMG
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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