2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID Sedan vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan

To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID Sedan and 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan (529 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID Sedan. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan weights approximately 150 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID Sedan. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan (800 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID Sedan. (385 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID Sedan.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID Sedan 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Sedan
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model S S
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 6 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 291 HP 529 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 800 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.7:1 10.0 : 1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 4.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type CVT CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2020 kg 2170 kg
Vehicle Length 5226 mm 5252 mm
Vehicle Width 2120 mm 2120 mm
Vehicle Height 1479 mm 1488 mm
Wheelbase Size 3165 mm 3165 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.9 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km


 

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