The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 219,000
![Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_65_AMG_W221.png)
€ 97,300
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221-09.webp)
€ 219,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘ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 65 AMG long is 5.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
S 65 AMG long
S 500
58
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 in
Height
58.5 in
124.6
206.4
119.5
200.6
206.4 in
Length
200.6 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S 65 AMG long
S 500
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
![Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_65_AMG_W221.png)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
13.87 %
![Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
General
S 65 AMG long
S 500
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 65 AMG long
S 500
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 275.982
Engine Code
M 273.961
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3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 65 AMG long
604 hp
383 hp
S 500
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
S 500
Performance
S 65 AMG long
S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
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S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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S 500
▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 65 AMG long
S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
21 mpg
S 500
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
24 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
378 mi
Range
508 mi
S 65 AMG long
378 mi
508 mi
S 500
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
208.4 kWh
S 65 AMG long
280.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 65 AMG long
S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data