Compare Mercedes S-class W220 vs Toyota Century G50

Variants
S 280
S 320
S 320 CDI
S 320 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 L
S 500
S 500 L
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
4AT
6AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.4 L / 8.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
95.0 L / 25.1 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
225/60 R16

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
150 mm / 5.9 in
Size | Height
1444 mm / 56.9 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
5270 mm / 207.5 in
Size | Width
1890 mm / 74.4 in
Track Width | Front
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheelbase
3025 mm / 119.1 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Fuel Economy
20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
1GZ-FE
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
Engine | Power
280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 5200 rpm
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
56.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
80.8 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
481 Nm / 354.8 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic 5G-TRONIC
Automatic

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
69%
Pros
  • Superb comfort and handling
  • Superb elegance, if a bit feminine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Solid powertrain lineup (except the M137 V12)
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Outstanding interior appointments
  • True elegance
  • Smooth V12 engine
Cons
  • Horrible ABC problems
  • Body corrosion issues
  • Cost-cutting gone wrong
  • Limited availability
  • Not built for the driver

Price

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