The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 145,100

€ 222,800

€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800
ⓘ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 and height, but the S 63 AMG is 5.1 inches shorter.
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG long
58.5
73.7
83.5
58.5
73.7
83.5
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.3
124.6
206.4
201.3 in
Length
206.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG long
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.61 %

General
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG long
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 157.980
Engine Code
M 275.982


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
S 63 AMG
537 hp
604 hp
S 65 AMG long
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
S 65 AMG long
Performance
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 65 AMG long
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8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
16 mpg
S 63 AMG
22 mpg
16 mpg
S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
29 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
533 mi
Range
386 mi
S 63 AMG
533 mi
386 mi
S 65 AMG 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).
274.7 kWh
S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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