Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W220) | S-class Long (W221) |
| Engine / modification: | S 430 V8 (279 Hp) G-TRONIC | S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.7 l/100 km | 17.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 90 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 294 g/km | |
| Power: | 279 hp | 388 hp |
| Max power in: | 5750 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm. | 530 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4266 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5G-TRONIC | 7G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 5038 mm | 5209 mm |
| Width: | 1855 mm | 1872 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2092 mm | 2115 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2965 mm | 3165 mm |
| Front track: | 1574 mm | 1604 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1574 mm | 1606 mm |
| Front overhang: | 867 mm | 871 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1206 mm | 1173 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 560 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Max weight: | 2380 kg | 2565 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1780 kg | 1910 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | 12.2 m |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 |