Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 (265 Hp) Automatic & Ford Falcon (FG, facelift 2011) 4.0 DI-VCT Turbo (367 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | S-class | Falcon |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | Falcon (FG, facelift 2011) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SEL V8 (265 Hp) Automatic | 4.0 DI-VCT Turbo (367 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 1992 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.8 l/100 km | 16.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 68 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 278 g/km | |
| Power: | 265 hp | 367 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 405 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 533 Nm @ 2000-4750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.965 | Barra 270T |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 3983 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 99.31 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 92.26 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 4970 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2100 mm | |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2838 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1583 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1598 mm |
| Front overhang: | 954 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1179 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 535 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | |
| Max weight: | 1980 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1690 kg | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 8J x 18; 8J x 19 |