The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 145,100

€ 101,300

€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,300
ⓘ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 63 AMG is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
S 63 AMG
S 500 long
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
119.5
201.3
124.6
205.1
201.3 in
Length
205.1 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 63 AMG
S 500 long
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.38 %

General
S 63 AMG
S 500 long
W221
Generation
W221
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 long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 157.980
Engine Code
M 273.961


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 63 AMG
537 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 63 AMG
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 500 long
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8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 lb/hp
S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
11.43 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 63 AMG
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S 63 AMG
22 mpg
20 mpg
S 500 long
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
533 mi
Range
474 mi
S 63 AMG
533 mi
474 mi
S 500 long
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
223.5 kWh
S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
223.5 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 63 AMG
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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