The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 219,000
€ 103,500
€ 219,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
5004 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5919 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.59 %
General
S 65 AMG long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
W221
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 65 AMG long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 275.982
Engine Code
M 278.932


3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 65 AMG long
604 hp
429 hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
S 65 AMG long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 65 AMG long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
24 mpg
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10 mpg
city
17 mpg
24 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
378 mi
Range
526 mi
S 65 AMG long
378 mi
526 mi
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
185.7 kWh
S 65 AMG long
280.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 65 AMG long
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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