The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 238,600
€ 105,100
€ 238,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 65 AMG long is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the S 500 long.
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
59.1
75.4
83.9
58
73.7
83.5
75.4 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.1 in
Height
58 in
124.6
208.4
124.6
205.1
208.4 in
Length
205.1 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.67 %
General
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
W222/X222
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 279.980
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 65 AMG long
621 hp
383 hp
S 500 long
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500 long
Performance
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
19 mpg
S 500 long
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
27 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
459 mi
S 65 AMG long
418 mi
459 mi
S 500 long
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
231.1 kWh
S 65 AMG long
225.5 kWh
231.1 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
