Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 320 (231 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W221, facelift 2009) | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) |
| Engine / modification: | S 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | S 320 (231 Hp) 5G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.8-16.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1-8.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.3-11.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 100 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 264-266 g/km | |
| Power: | 388 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.4 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. | 315 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 273.968 | M 104.994 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5461 cm3 | 3199 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 14.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 5 G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 5096 mm | 5113 mm |
| Width: | 1871 mm | 1886 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2120 mm | |
| Height: | 1479 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3035 mm | 3040 mm |
| Front track: | 1600 mm | 1606 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1606 mm | 1579 mm |
| Front overhang: | 888 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1173 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 560 l | 525 l |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2570 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1955 kg | 1910 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 12.18 m |
| Tire size: | 255/45 R18 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 | 7.5J x 16 |