Mercedes-Benz S 680
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz S 680
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 680
A luxury four-seater with immense V8 performance and long-distance ease, the Mercedes-Benz S 680 shines for premium travel and road trips. Its very high price, fuel use, four-seat layout, and FWD setup limit appeal for city use or larger families.
4 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 is a four-seat luxury car tailored to premium comfort and long-distance travel, backed by a V12 biturbo’s immense thrust. It’s blisteringly quick yet practical with a 500 L trunk, though its price and fuel use make it best for buyers prioritizing performance over economy.
4 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety11.9 L/100km630 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 51 / 50
City 16 / 19
Budget / value 6 / 10
Road trip 66 / 65
Performance 49 / 47
Cargo 28 / 25
Practical 23 / 24
Premium 89 / 90
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 680 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 680 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 680

  • Very rapid acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.5 s) and 300 km/h top speed.
  • Four-seat layout tailored to luxury travel.
  • 550 L trunk capacity suits long road trips.
  • Strong safety ranking in our data for long-distance confidence.

Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

  • V12 biturbo punch (630 hp, 1000 Nm) makes highway passing effortless
  • 0–100 km/h in 4.1 s with a 250 km/h top speed
  • Road-trip practicality: 4 seats and a 500 L trunk
  • Strong safety emphasis within its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 680 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz S 680 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 puts out 630 hp vs 612 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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