The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 236,200

€ 114,100

€ 236,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S 65 AMG long is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the S 500 long.
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
59
75.4
83.9
58.9
74.8
83.9
75.4 in
Width
74.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
59 in
Height
58.9 in
124.6
208.1
124.6
206.5
208.1 in
Length
206.5 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
8 %

General
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
W222/X222
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 279.980
Engine Code
M 278.929


4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 65 AMG long
621 hp
449 hp
S 500 long
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
516 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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 long
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7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
27 mpg
S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
27 mpg
S 500 long
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
572 mi
S 65 AMG long
418 mi
572 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).
164.8 kWh
S 65 AMG long
225.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
S 500 long
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 65 AMG long
S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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