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 & Ford Shelby I Cabrio Cobra GT 500KR 7.0 V8 (406 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | S-class | S-class | Shelby |
| Generation: | S-class (W221, facelift 2009) | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | Shelby I Cabrio |
| Engine / modification: | S 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | S 320 (231 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | Cobra GT 500KR 7.0 V8 (406 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 1994 year | 1968 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 1998 year | 1970 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 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) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 100 l | 64 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 264-266 g/km | ||
| Power: | 388 hp | 231 hp | 406 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5600 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. | 624 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 273.968 | M 104.994 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5461 cm3 | 3199 cm3 | 6997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 14.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 10 | 11.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 101.19 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 104.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 5 G-TRONIC | 3 |
| Length: | 5096 mm | 5113 mm | 4740 mm |
| Width: | 1871 mm | 1886 mm | 1801 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2120 mm | ||
| Height: | 1479 mm | 1486 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3035 mm | 3040 mm | 2743 mm |
| Front track: | 1600 mm | 1606 mm | 1476 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1606 mm | 1579 mm | 1476 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 | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1955 kg | 1910 kg | 1692 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 | 11.6 m |
| Tire size: | 255/45 R18 | 235/60 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 | 7.5J x 16 |