2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG

To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG weights approximately 159 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid. (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model S S
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 518 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 630 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1991 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 5245 mm 5245 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1872 mm
Vehicle Height 1473 mm 1473 mm
Wheelbase Size 3165 mm 3165 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 90 L


 

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